live feed

[/laɪv fiːd/]
nounpl: live feeds
transmissão ao vivo
1. A continuous broadcast of video, audio, or data transmitted in real-time as events happen
The news channel provided a live feed from the stadium during the match.
O canal de notícias forneceu uma transmissão ao vivo do estádio durante a partida.
2. A real-time stream of information or content delivered directly to viewers without delay
Social media platforms allow influencers to create live feeds for their followers.
As plataformas de redes sociais permitem que influenciadores criem transmissões ao vivo para seus seguidores.
3. In journalism and media, unedited content broadcast directly as it occurs
The documentary featured a live feed of the wildlife in the Amazon rainforest.
O documentário apresentava uma transmissão ao vivo da vida selvagem na floresta amazônica.
The term 'live feed' has become increasingly prevalent in Brazilian digital culture, especially with the rise of social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. While 'transmissão ao vivo' is the formal Portuguese translation, younger Brazilians often use the English term 'live' directly when speaking Portuguese, particularly in tech and entertainment contexts. In Portugal, the equivalent term 'transmissão em direto' is preferred. In the USA and NYC, 'live stream' is the more common contemporary term, though 'live feed' is still used in broadcast journalism and surveillance contexts.
NYC Slang
live stream / the stream
Synonyms / Sinônimos
live broadcastlive streamreal-time transmissiondirect transmission
Antonyms / Antônimos
recorded feedpre-recorded contentdelayed broadcasttaped program

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
transmissão ao vivo
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
live (anglicism)
Young people and tech-savvy users often use 'live' directly in Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
transmissão ao vivo / live
Both terms are commonly used, especially in media and entertainment contexts
Portugal
transmissão em direto
Portuguese preference uses 'em direto' instead of 'ao vivo'

Related Words

streamingbroadcastlive eventreal-timetransmissionlivestreamwebcast

Related Idioms & Phrases

catch the live feed
go live
drop a live feed
tune into the live feed
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