laptops

[/ˈlæptɒps/]
nounmasculinepl: laptops
laptops
1. Plural of laptop; portable personal computers designed to be used on a lap or table, typically with a built-in keyboard, touchpad, and screen
Many students bring their laptops to class for note-taking.
Muitos estudantes levam seus laptops para a aula para anotar.
2. Computing devices that combine CPU, RAM, storage, and display in a single portable unit
The company distributed new laptops to all employees.
A empresa distribuiu novos laptops para todos os funcionários.
The term 'laptop' is universally adopted in Brazil's tech industry and education sector, though older generations may refer to them as 'notebooks.' In Portugal, the preference leans toward Portuguese terminology like 'portátil.' In the USA and Brazil, 'laptop' is the standard term used across all demographics and age groups.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
notebooksportable computersmobile computersnetbooks
Antonyms / Antônimos
desktop computersstationary computers

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
laptops
English term widely adopted; sometimes called 'notebooks' (cadernos) in informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
laptops
Standard usage; commonly used in tech and business environments
São Paulo
laptops
Predominant term in corporate and educational settings
Portugal
portáteis
Portuguese prefer 'portátil' or 'computador portátil' over the English 'laptop'

Related Words

computerkeyboardmouseprocessormonitorbatterysoftwarehardware

Related Idioms & Phrases

work on your laptop
laptop computer
gaming laptop
ultrabook laptop
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