non-portable computers

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nounpl: non-portable computers
computadores não portáteis
1. Desktop computers or other computing devices that are designed to remain stationary and are not easily moved from one location to another
Non-portable computers like desktop PCs are ideal for office workstations.
Computadores não portáteis como PCs desktop são ideais para estações de trabalho em escritórios.
2. Computing systems that lack the compact design and battery power necessary for mobile use
Non-portable computers require a permanent power source and fixed desk space.
Computadores não portáteis requerem uma fonte de energia permanente e espaço de mesa fixo.
In Brazil, the term 'computadores de mesa' is more colloquially used than the literal 'não portáteis' in casual conversation. In corporate and educational settings in both Brazil and Portugal, 'computadores não portáteis' or 'computadores de secretária' (Portuguese) are preferred for formal documentation. The distinction between portable and non-portable computers has become less sharp with the rise of tablets and mobile devices, but desktop computers remain standard in professional offices and gaming communities.
NYC Slang
desktop boxes, stationary rigs, desk towers
Synonyms / Sinônimos
desktop computersstationary computersfixed computersworkstations
Antonyms / Antônimos
portable computerslaptopsnotebooksmobile computershandheld devices

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
computadores não portáteis
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
computadores de mesa
Colloquial alternative emphasizing desk-based usage
Rio de Janeiro
computadores fixos
Common informal alternative highlighting immobility
Portugal
computadores não portáteis
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also 'computadores de secretária' for office context

Related Words

desktopworkstationmonitorkeyboardtowerCPUpower supply

Related Idioms & Phrases

tied to a desk
stuck in one place
rooted to the spot
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