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high-tech

[/haɪ tɛk/]
adjective, noun
alta tecnologia, high-tech
1. involving or using the most advanced and sophisticated technology available
The company invested in high-tech equipment for their new factory.
A empresa investiu em equipamento de alta tecnologia para sua nova fábrica.
2. a noun referring to the high-technology industry or sector
She works in high-tech and loves innovation.
Ela trabalha em alta tecnologia e adora inovação.
Synonyms
advanced technologycutting-edgestate-of-the-artsophisticated
Antonyms
low-techanalogoutdatedprimitive

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
alta tecnologia, tecnologia de ponta, high-tech
Commonly used in business and tech sectors
Rio de Janeiro
alta tecnologia, high-tech
Standard usage
São Paulo
alta tecnologia, tecnologia de ponta, high-tech
Tech hub region; frequently uses both terms
Portugal
alta tecnologia, tecnologia de ponta, high-tech
Less frequently anglicized; prefers Portuguese translations

Related Idioms & Phrases

high-tech industry
high-tech sector
high-tech startup
high-tech solution
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