notepads

[/ˈnoʊtpædz/]
nounpl: notepads
blocos de notas
1. Plural of notepad; small pads of paper bound together, used for writing notes, reminders, or quick messages
She bought several notepads for her office desk.
Ela comprou vários blocos de notas para sua mesa de escritório.
2. Digital application or software feature that allows users to type and save text notes
I use notepads on my phone to keep track of my tasks.
Uso blocos de notas no meu telefone para acompanhar minhas tarefas.
Notepads remain popular in both Brazilian and American office culture despite digital alternatives. In Brazil, notepads with branded company logos are common promotional items. The digital notepad feature (like Windows Notepad) is widely used in both countries for quick text editing tasks.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
notepadspadswriting padsmemo padsscratch pads

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
blocos de notas
Most common term used in Brazil for physical writing pads
Brazil
cadernos de anotações
Alternative term emphasizing annotation purpose
Portugal
blocos de notas
Same term used in European Portuguese
Portugal
cadernetas
Less formal, colloquial alternative in Portugal

Related Words

notepadnotebookpaperstationerymemojotting

Related Idioms & Phrases

to jot down on a notepad
notepad and pen
sticky notepads
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