mobile application
[/ˈmoʊbəl ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: mobile applications
aplicativo móvel
1. A software application designed to run on mobile devices such as smartphones or tablets
She downloaded a mobile application to track her fitness goals.
Ela baixou um aplicativo móvel para rastrear suas metas de fitness.
2. A program or tool that provides specific functionality on portable computing devices
The bank's mobile application allows customers to check their balance anytime.
O aplicativo móvel do banco permite que clientes verifiquem seu saldo a qualquer momento.
In Brazil, 'aplicativo' or 'app' is extremely prevalent in tech culture and everyday conversation, especially among younger generations. The term reflects Brazil's significant mobile-first technology adoption, where many users access the internet primarily through mobile devices. In the USA and NYC specifically, 'app' is the predominant term, often used without reference to 'mobile.' Portuguese maintains the more formal 'aplicação' or 'aplicativo móvel' depending on context and formality level.
NYC Slang
app (very common shorthand in tech communities)
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