liquid crystal display

[ˈlɪkwɪd ˈkrɪstəl dɪˈspleɪ]
nounfemininepl: liquid crystal displays
tela de cristal líquido
1. A flat-panel display technology that uses liquid crystals to produce images, commonly used in televisions, computer monitors, and digital devices
The laptop has a liquid crystal display that provides excellent color accuracy.
O laptop tem uma tela de cristal líquido que oferece excelente precisão de cores.
2. An electronic visual display that modulates the transmission of light using the optical properties of liquid crystals
Modern smartphones typically use liquid crystal display technology for their screens.
Os smartphones modernos normalmente usam tecnologia de tela de cristal líquido para suas telas.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, the abbreviation 'LCD' is extremely prevalent in consumer electronics marketing and technical discussions. In Brazil, the term is widely recognized in retail environments when discussing televisions and computer equipment. The technology has become ubiquitous in everyday life, making both the full term and its abbreviation familiar to most consumers.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
LCDLCD screenLCD monitorflat-panel display
Antonyms / Antônimos
cathode ray tubeCRTLED displayOLED display

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tela de cristal líquido
Most common and formal usage in Brazilian Portuguese
General Brazilian
LCD
Commonly used abbreviation in technical contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
display de cristal líquido
Alternative usage, more technical
Portugal
ecrã de cristais líquidos
Portuguese European equivalent using 'ecrã' instead of 'tela'

Related Words

LCD paneldisplay technologyflat-screenbacklit displaypixelresolution

Related Idioms & Phrases

LCD technology
liquid crystal display panel
backlit LCD
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