peripheral storage

[/pəˈrɪfərəl ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/]
nounpl: peripheral storage devices
armazenamento periférico
1. External storage devices connected to a computer that are not part of the main system, used for backup, archiving, or data expansion
External hard drives and USB flash drives are common examples of peripheral storage.
Discos rígidos externos e pen drives USB são exemplos comuns de armazenamento periférico.
2. Storage media accessed through input/output ports rather than integrated directly into the main CPU or motherboard
The company uses peripheral storage to back up critical data daily.
A empresa usa armazenamento periférico para fazer backup de dados críticos diariamente.
This is a technical term primarily used in IT, computing, and business contexts in both Brazil and Portugal. It reflects the standardization of computer terminology across Portuguese-speaking regions. In Brazil, with the growth of tech industries in São Paulo and other major cities, this term is increasingly common in corporate and educational settings. The concept is particularly important in Brazilian companies dealing with data security and compliance requirements.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
external storagesecondary storageauxiliary storageremovable storageoff-line storage
Antonyms / Antônimos
internal storageprimary storagemain memoryRAM

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
armazenamento periférico
Standard technical term used in IT and computing contexts
Portugal
armazenamento periférico
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; consistent technical terminology
Technical Communities
memória periférica / armazenamento externo
Alternative terms sometimes used in specialized contexts

Related Words

external hard driveUSB flash drivebackupdata archivingstorage deviceI/O portsolid-state drive

Related Idioms & Phrases

back up to peripheral storage
expand storage with peripherals
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