function call

[ˈfʌŋkʃən kɔːl]
nounpl: function calls
chamada de função
1. An instruction in a computer program that invokes or executes a predefined function or subroutine, passing arguments if necessary and receiving a return value
The function call calculates the sum of two numbers and returns the result.
A chamada de função calcula a soma de dois números e retorna o resultado.
2. The act of invoking a function during program execution, which transfers control to that function's code block
Every time the user clicks the button, a function call is triggered to process the input.
Toda vez que o usuário clica no botão, uma chamada de função é acionada para processar a entrada.
The term 'function call' is fundamental in programming education and practice across both English and Portuguese-speaking countries. In Brazil, as the tech industry has grown, the English term is often used alongside or instead of the Portuguese equivalent, especially in professional settings. Portuguese speakers have embraced 'chamada de função' as the standard translation, though in some technical documentation both terms appear side by side.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
function invocationsubroutine callprocedure callmethod call
Antonyms / Antônimos
function definitionfunction declaration

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
chamada de função
Most common term used in Brazilian tech industry and education
São Paulo
chamada de função / call de função
Tech hubs often use both Portuguese and English terms interchangeably
Rio de Janeiro
chamada de função
Standard usage in academic and professional contexts
Portugal
chamada de função / invocação de função
Both terms are used; 'invocação' is more formal in European Portuguese

Related Words

parameterargumentreturn valuestack framerecursionscope

Related Idioms & Phrases

nested function call
recursive function call
system function call
API function call
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