media queries

[/ˈmiːdiə ˈkwɛriz/]
noun
consultas de mídia
1. CSS techniques used to apply different styles to a webpage based on device characteristics such as screen size, resolution, orientation, or color capability
Media queries allow developers to create responsive designs that adapt to different screen sizes.
Consultas de mídia permitem que desenvolvedores criem designs responsivos que se adaptam a diferentes tamanhos de tela.
2. Conditional rules in CSS3 that enable the application of style rules only when certain media features are detected
Using media queries, you can hide elements on mobile devices and show them on desktop screens.
Usando consultas de mídia, você pode ocultar elementos em dispositivos móveis e exibi-los em telas de desktop.
Media queries are fundamental to modern web development in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil's tech industry, the English term 'media queries' is commonly used alongside the Portuguese translation 'consultas de mídia'. This reflects the international nature of web development and the prevalence of English in technology documentation and education.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
responsive design rulesCSS media featuresbreakpoints
Antonyms / Antônimos
fixed layoutstatic design

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
consultas de mídia
standard technical terminology used in web development
São Paulo
consultas de mídia / media queries
often used interchangeably with English term in tech communities
Portugal
consultas de média
Portuguese spelling variation with 'média' instead of 'mídia'

Related Words

responsive designCSS3breakpointsviewportmobile-first approachdevice detection

Related Idioms & Phrases

mobile-first media queries
media query breakpoint
responsive media queries
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