mobile app

[ˈmoʊ.bəl ˈæp]
nounpl: mobile apps
aplicativo móvel
1. A software application designed to run on mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets
I downloaded a mobile app to track my fitness goals.
Baixei um aplicativo móvel para rastrear meus objetivos de fitness.
2. A program that provides specific functionality and services to users on portable devices
The bank's mobile app allows you to check your balance anytime.
O aplicativo móvel do banco permite verificar o saldo a qualquer momento.
In Brazil, 'mobile app' or simply 'app' is ubiquitous in daily conversation, particularly among younger demographics and in tech sectors. The term has become so naturalized that 'app' is often used without qualification. Portuguese speakers increasingly use the English term 'app' alongside the traditional 'aplicativo móvel.' This reflects Brazil's significant mobile-first culture and the rapid adoption of smartphone technology across all socioeconomic levels.
NYC Slang
app
Synonyms / Sinônimos
applicationappmobile applicationsmartphone app
Antonyms / Antônimos
web applicationdesktop application

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aplicativo móvel
Most common and formal term used throughout Brazil
General Brazilian (informal)
app
Widely used informal abbreviation among younger audiences and tech communities
São Paulo
aplicativo
Often shortened to just 'app' in tech-savvy urban areas
Portugal
aplicação móvel
Portuguese European variant, less commonly shortened to 'app' than in Brazil

Related Words

iOSAndroidsoftwaredigital serviceuser interfaceapplication store

Related Idioms & Phrases

download an app
install an app
launch an app
kill an app
app store
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