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low-tech

[/loʊ tɛk/]
adjective
baixa tecnologia
1. Relating to or using relatively simple, unsophisticated, or older technology rather than advanced or cutting-edge technology
The company decided to use a low-tech solution instead of investing in expensive software.
A empresa decidiu usar uma solução de baixa tecnologia em vez de investir em software caro.
2. Simple, basic, or non-digital in approach or method
We prefer low-tech methods like pen and paper for brainstorming sessions.
Preferimos métodos de baixa tecnologia como caneta e papel para sessões de brainstorming.
Synonyms
simplebasicanalognon-digitalunsophisticatedmanual
Antonyms
high-techadvancedcutting-edgesophisticateddigitalstate-of-the-art

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
baixa tecnologia
Most common usage; sometimes simplified to 'baixo-tech'
São Paulo
baixa tecnologia
Standard usage in business contexts
Portugal
baixa tecnologia
Same as Brazil; also 'de pouca tecnologia'

Related Idioms & Phrases

low-tech solution
go low-tech
low-tech approach
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