main devices
[meɪn dɪˈvaɪsɪz]
noun phrasepl: main devices
dispositivos principais
1. The primary or most important tools, machines, or instruments used to accomplish a specific function or task
The main devices in a modern kitchen include the refrigerator, stove, and microwave.
Os dispositivos principais em uma cozinha moderna incluem geladeira, fogão e micro-ondas.
2. In technology, the primary hardware components essential for system operation
The main devices connected to the network are the server and the backup storage unit.
Os dispositivos principais conectados à rede são o servidor e a unidade de armazenamento de backup.
3. Central or primary pieces of equipment in a mechanical or electronic system
The main devices of the irrigation system include the pump and the water filter.
Os dispositivos principais do sistema de irrigação incluem a bomba e o filtro de água.
This is a technical and neutral term commonly used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese in professional, technical, and commercial contexts. It does not carry cultural connotations but is prevalent in instruction manuals, technical documentation, and business communications in both cultures.
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