monitor cable

[/ˈmɒnɪtər ˈkeɪbəl/]
nounpl: monitor cables
cabo de monitor
1. A cable that connects a computer or video source to a display monitor, transmitting video signals
I need to replace my monitor cable because the image on the screen is flickering.
Preciso substituir meu cabo de monitor porque a imagem na tela está piscando.
2. The physical connector cord used in video transmission between a computer tower and display device
Make sure the monitor cable is properly connected to both the graphics card and the monitor.
Certifique-se de que o cabo de monitor está devidamente conectado tanto à placa de vídeo quanto ao monitor.
This term is universally understood in tech-savvy communities in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, 'cabo de monitor' and 'cabo de vídeo' are used interchangeably in casual conversation, though 'cabo de monitor' is more specific and preferred in technical documentation. The type of monitor cable (HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA, DVI) has become increasingly important as technology evolves, and users often specify which type they need.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
display cablevideo cablemonitor cordVGA cableHDMI cableDisplayPort cable

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cabo de monitor
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
cabo de monitor / cabo de vídeo
Both terms are commonly used in tech environments
Rio de Janeiro
cabo de monitor
Standard term with occasional use of 'cabo de vídeo'
Portugal
cabo do monitor / cabo de ligação do monitor
Portuguese uses slightly more formal phrasing

Related Words

monitorHDMIVGADisplayPortconnectorvideo signaldisplay adapter
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