locked screen

[lɒkt skriːn]
nounpl: locked screens
tela bloqueada
1. The initial security screen displayed on a mobile device or computer that requires authentication (PIN, password, biometric) before accessing the main interface
I set up a locked screen on my phone to protect my personal data.
Configurei uma tela bloqueada no meu telefone para proteger meus dados pessoais.
2. A screen that has been intentionally secured or made inaccessible to prevent unauthorized access
The locked screen prevented anyone from using the device without the correct password.
A tela bloqueada impediu que qualquer pessoa usasse o dispositivo sem a senha correta.
The term 'locked screen' is universally understood in both American and Brazilian tech contexts, reflecting the globalized nature of digital device usage. In Brazil, it's particularly important due to high smartphone usage and security concerns in urban areas. The concept has become essential to daily device interaction across both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
lock screensecurity screenauthentication screenlogin screen
Antonyms / Antônimos
unlocked screenhome screenopen screen

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tela bloqueada
standard term used across Brazil for smartphone and computer security screens
Rio de Janeiro
tela bloqueada
commonly used; no significant regional variation
São Paulo
tela bloqueada
standard usage in tech-savvy urban centers
Portugal
ecrã bloqueado
European Portuguese uses 'ecrã' instead of 'tela' for screen

Related Words

biometric authenticationpasscodefingerprint recognitionface recognitiondevice security

Related Idioms & Phrases

behind a locked screen
lock your screen
unlock the screen
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