indicator flags

[ˈɪndɪkeɪtər flæɡz]
nounpl: indicator flags
sinalizadores indicadores
1. Visual or symbolic markers used to signal status, conditions, or warnings in computing, aviation, or general systems
The indicator flags on the dashboard show the vehicle's current status.
Os sinalizadores indicadores no painel mostram o status atual do veículo.
2. In programming, boolean variables or values that indicate the state or result of a process
The error indicator flags alert the system to potential issues.
Os sinalizadores de erro indicam possíveis problemas no sistema.
3. Physical or digital markers used in aviation to show aircraft status, control positions, or warnings
The pilot checked the indicator flags before takeoff.
O piloto verificou os sinalizadores indicadores antes da decolagem.
This term is predominantly used in technical, aviation, and computing fields. In Brazil, it's common to use the English term 'flags' directly in IT environments, while 'sinalizadores' is preferred in more formal or traditional contexts. The concept is universal across both Brazilian and American professional environments, particularly in software development and aerospace industries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
status indicatorswarning flagssignal markerscondition flags

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sinalizadores indicadores
Standard term used in technology and aviation contexts
São Paulo
bandeiras indicadoras
Alternative formal term sometimes used in technical documentation
Portugal
bandeiras indicadoras
Preferred term in European Portuguese technical contexts
General Brazilian (IT)
flags de indicação
Direct calque commonly used in programming circles

Related Words

warning lightstatus indicatorsystem flagalert signalboolean flagstatus bar

Related Idioms & Phrases

raise a flag
red flag
wave a flag
flag something down
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