gadgets, aparelhos, dispositivos, bugigangas
1. Small mechanical or electronic devices or tools, especially novel or ingenious ones
The kitchen is full of useful gadgets for cooking.
A cozinha está cheia de gadgets úteis para cozinhar.
2. Portable electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, or smartwatches
She loves collecting the latest tech gadgets.
Ela adora coletar os mais novos gadgets de tecnologia.
3. Clever but often impractical or unnecessary devices
He wastes money on gadgets he never uses.
Ele gasta dinheiro em bugigangas que nunca usa.
In Brazil, 'gadgets' is widely used as an English loanword, especially among younger generations and in technology-related contexts. It's become naturalized in Brazilian Portuguese, particularly in marketing and tech communities. In Portugal, while 'gadgets' is understood and used, more traditional speakers may prefer 'aparelhos' or 'dispositivos'. The word reflects the global tech culture and consumer electronics boom.
NYC Slang
gizmos, doohickeys
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