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gadget

[/ˈɡædʒɪt/]
nounmasculinepl: gadgets
dispositivo
1. A small mechanical or electronic device or tool, especially an ingenious or novel one
He loves collecting the latest gadgets for his kitchen.
Ele adora coletar os últimos dispositivos para sua cozinha.
2. Any small object whose name the speaker does not know or cannot recall
What is this little gadget used for?
Para que serve este pequeno dispositivo?
NYC Slang
gizmo; doohickey
Synonyms
devicetoolcontraptionapparatusinstrument

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dispositivo; aparelho; gadget
Gadget is commonly used in Brazilian Portuguese, especially in tech contexts
São Paulo
dispositivo; gadget
Tech hub often uses English term directly
Portugal
dispositivo; engenho
More formal alternatives preferred; engenho for clever devices

Related Idioms & Phrases

high-tech gadget
latest gadget
gadget freak
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