pen drive

[/pen draɪv/]
nounmasculinepl: pen drives
pendrive
1. A small portable data storage device that connects to a computer via USB port, used to store and transfer files
I saved all my documents on my pen drive before traveling.
Salvei todos os meus documentos no pendrive antes de viajar.
2. A flash memory storage device that can be easily carried in a pocket or bag
She handed me her pen drive with the presentation files.
Ela me entregou seu pendrive com os arquivos da apresentação.
The term 'pen drive' is widely used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese, though Brazilians commonly use the anglicism 'pendrive' as a single word. It has become ubiquitous in educational and professional settings across the Americas. In Portugal, there is more variation in terminology, with 'memória USB' being equally popular.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
USB driveflash drivememory stickthumb driveUSB stick

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pendrive
Most common term in Brazil, often used as a single word
Rio de Janeiro
pendrive
Standard usage in the region
São Paulo
pendrive
Preferred term in business and academic contexts
Portugal
pen drive / memória USB
Both terms are used; memória USB is also common

Related Words

USB portdata storagefile transferexternal hard drivememory cardcloud storage

Related Idioms & Phrases

carry something on a pen drive
plug in a pen drive
transfer files via pen drive
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