pocket-sized

[ˈpɑːkɪt ˈsaɪzd]
adjective
do tamanho de bolso
1. small enough to fit in a pocket; compact and portable
This pocket-sized dictionary is perfect for travelers.
Este dicionário do tamanho de bolso é perfeito para viajantes.
2. miniature version of something larger
They released a pocket-sized edition of the encyclopedia.
Eles lançaram uma edição em miniatura da enciclopédia.
3. very small in scale or size
The pocket-sized camera still takes high-quality photos.
A câmera do tamanho de bolso ainda tira fotos de alta qualidade.
The term 'pocket-sized' is commonly used in both American and Brazilian English marketing contexts, particularly for electronics, books, and travel accessories. In Brazil, 'do tamanho de bolso' emphasizes portability and practicality, reflecting the culture's appreciation for convenient, mobile solutions. This term gained prominence with the rise of portable technology in the late 20th century.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
compactminiatureportablehandysmalldiminutive
Antonyms / Antônimos
oversizedlargebulkyhugecumbersome

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
do tamanho de bolso
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
bolsinha
Informal diminutive, more colloquial
Portugal
de bolso
Simplified form, commonly used in Portuguese Portuguese

Related Words

portablecompactminiaturehandheldtravel-sizedpocket

Related Idioms & Phrases

pocket edition
fits in your pocket
travel-friendly size
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