ping delay

[/pɪŋ dɪˈleɪ/]
nounpl: ping delays
latência de ping
1. The time interval between sending a ping request and receiving a response, measured in milliseconds, indicating network latency or connection quality
The player experienced a high ping delay, causing lag in the online game.
O jogador experimentou uma alta latência de ping, causando atraso no jogo online.
2. Network communication delay measured by the round-trip time of data packets sent between a client and server
Reducing ping delay is crucial for online gaming and video conferencing quality.
Reduzir a latência de ping é crucial para a qualidade do jogo online e videoconferência.
The term 'ping delay' is widely used in Brazil's gaming and tech communities, often discussed in online multiplayer games, esports, and technical support contexts. In Portugal, more formal networking terminology is preferred. The concept is critical in competitive gaming culture where lower ping values provide competitive advantages.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
latencynetwork latencylagresponse timeround-trip time
Antonyms / Antônimos
low latencyfast connectionzero delay

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
latência de ping
Standard technical term used in gaming and networking contexts
São Paulo
atraso de ping
Alternative technical term commonly used in tech communities
Rio de Janeiro
delay do ping
Anglicized form commonly used in gaming communities
Portugal
latência da ligação
More formal translation; Portuguese-centric terminology

Related Words

pinglatencynetwork lagbandwidthjitterpacket lossconnection qualityround-trip time (RTT)

Related Idioms & Phrases

lag out
high ping
low ping advantage
ping spike
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