main uses

[/meɪn ˈjuːsɪz/]
noun phrase
principais usos
1. The primary or most important purposes for which something is intended or applied
The main uses of this tool are cutting and drilling.
Os principais usos desta ferramenta são cortar e furar.
2. The most common or frequent applications of a product, service, or concept
The main uses of social media include communication and entertainment.
Os principais usos das redes sociais incluem comunicação e entretenimento.
3. The primary functions or applications in a specific context or industry
The main uses of artificial intelligence in healthcare are diagnosis and treatment planning.
Os principais usos da inteligência artificial na saúde são diagnóstico e planejamento de tratamento.
This phrase is commonly used in technical documentation, product descriptions, and educational contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In Brazil, it frequently appears in instruction manuals (manuais de instruções) and technical specifications.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
primary useschief applicationsprincipal purposesprimary functionsmain applications
Antonyms / Antônimos
secondary usesminor usesauxiliary uses

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
principais usos
Most common and neutral translation
Rio de Janeiro
principais usos
Standard usage, no significant variation
São Paulo
principais usos
Standard usage in business and technical contexts
Portugal
principais utilizações
Alternative phrasing with 'utilizações' more common in European Portuguese

Related Words

purposefunctionapplicationutilizationusage

Related Idioms & Phrases

put something to good use
use and abuse
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