nameserver

[/ˈneɪm.sɜːr.vər/]
nounpl: nameservers
servidor de nomes
1. A computer server that stores and manages domain name system (DNS) records and translates domain names into IP addresses
The website was unreachable because the nameserver configuration was incorrect.
O site estava inacessível porque a configuração do servidor de nomes estava incorreta.
2. Infrastructure component that responds to DNS queries and directs users to the correct IP address for a website or service
You need to update your nameserver settings when you change web hosting providers.
Você precisa atualizar as configurações do servidor de nomes quando muda de provedor de hospedagem.
This is technical jargon primarily used in IT, web development, and digital business contexts. The term is used identically in both English and Portuguese-speaking tech communities worldwide. Understanding nameservers is essential for anyone managing websites or online services.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
DNS serverdomain name servername resolution server

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
servidor de nomes
Standard term used in Brazilian Portuguese technical documentation
Brazil (IT industry)
servidor DNS
Commonly used alternate term in technical contexts
Portugal
servidor de nomes
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also 'servidor DNS' is used
International Portuguese
servidor de nomes de domínio
More formal, complete designation

Related Words

DNSdomain nameIP addressDNS recorddomain registrarDNS propagation

Related Idioms & Phrases

update your nameservers
point your nameservers
nameserver propagation
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