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mobile computer

[/ˈmoʊbəl kəmˈpjuːtər/]
nounpl: mobile computers
computador móvel
1. A portable computing device designed for use while moving, typically with wireless connectivity and battery power
She uses a mobile computer to work from anywhere in the office.
Ela usa um computador móvel para trabalhar de qualquer lugar do escritório.
2. Any portable computer such as laptops, tablets, or handheld devices
Mobile computers have revolutionized how we work on the go.
Os computadores móveis revolucionaram a forma como trabalhamos em movimento.
Synonyms
laptopportable computernotebookhandheld devicetablet
Antonyms
desktop computerstationary computer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
computador móvel
Standard term used in Brazil
São Paulo
computador portátil
Alternative common usage in São Paulo
Portugal
computador portátil
Preferred term in Portugal; 'móvel' less common for computers

Related Idioms & Phrases

work on the go
stay connected
mobile workforce
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