movable device
[ˈmuːvəbəl dɪˈvaɪs]
nounpl: movable devices
dispositivo móvel
1. A mechanical or electronic apparatus designed to be portable and capable of being moved from one location to another
A smartphone is a movable device that fits in your pocket.
Um smartphone é um dispositivo móvel que cabe em seu bolso.
2. Equipment or machinery that is not permanently fixed or installed and can be relocated
The construction company uses movable devices for temporary work sites.
A empresa de construção usa dispositivos móveis para canteiros de obras temporários.
3. In legal contexts, personal property that can be moved, as opposed to real estate
Furniture is classified as a movable device in property law.
Móveis são classificados como bem móvel na lei de propriedade.
In Brazil and Portugal, 'dispositivo móvel' is the preferred term in technology and legal documentation. The concept is particularly relevant in modern usage with the proliferation of smartphones and portable electronics. In the USA, 'movable device' is commonly used in legal documents distinguishing personal property from real estate, while in everyday language, terms like 'portable device' or simply 'gadget' are more common.
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