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notebook

[/ˈnoʊtˌbʊk/]
nounpl: notebooks
caderno
1. A small book with blank pages for writing notes
She wrote her thoughts in her notebook every morning.
Ela escrevia seus pensamentos no caderno todas as manhãs.
2. A portable personal computer, smaller than a desktop
He carried his notebook to the meeting for taking notes.
Ele levou seu notebook para a reunião para tomar notas.
3. A bound collection of blank or lined pages used in school
The students kept their science notebooks organized.
Os alunos mantinham seus cadernos de ciências organizados.
Synonyms
notepadpadjournallaptop

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
caderno; notebook
Both 'caderno' and 'notebook' are used; notebook typically refers to laptops
Portugal
caderno; portátil
'Caderno' for paper notebook; 'portátil' or 'computador portátil' for laptop
São Paulo
caderno; notebook
Technology term 'notebook' is commonly used for laptops in urban areas

Related Idioms & Phrases

from the notebook - from personal records or memory
keep a notebook - to maintain regular written records
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