literal constants
[/ˈlɪtərəl ˈkɑnstənts/]
nounpl: literal constants
constantes literais
1. Fixed values written directly in source code that represent themselves, such as numbers, strings, or boolean values, used in programming and mathematics
In the equation y = 5x + 3, the numbers 5 and 3 are literal constants.
Na equação y = 5x + 3, os números 5 e 3 são constantes literais.
2. In programming, explicit values that appear in code and do not change, such as 42, 'hello', or true
The string 'hello world' is a literal constant in the print statement.
A string 'hello world' é uma constante literal na instrução de impressão.
3. Values that are written exactly as they appear without variable substitution or calculation
Literal constants are distinguished from variables because they have fixed values.
Constantes literais são distinguidas de variáveis porque têm valores fixos.
This is primarily a technical term used in programming and computer science contexts. It is widely understood across both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking technology communities. The term is essential in programming education and is consistently translated as 'constantes literais' in Portuguese technical documentation, textbooks, and professional environments.
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