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portable computer

[/ˈpɔːr.tə.bəl kəmˈpjuː.tər/]
nounpl: portable computers
computador portátil
1. A compact computing device designed for mobility and use in various locations, typically featuring a built-in keyboard, display, and battery
She travels frequently for work and relies on her portable computer to stay productive.
Ela viaja frequentemente a trabalho e depende do seu computador portátil para manter a produtividade.
2. A category of computers that includes laptops, notebooks, and netbooks
Modern portable computers have become as powerful as desktop systems.
Os computadores portáteis modernos tornaram-se tão poderosos quanto os sistemas de desktop.
Synonyms
laptopnotebookmobile computerlaptop computer
Antonyms
desktop computermainframestationary computer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
computador portátil
Most common usage across Brazil
Brazil (informal)
notebook
Widely used informal term, especially among younger speakers
Portugal
computador portátil
Standard term in Portugal
Portugal (informal)
laptop
English term also commonly used in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

on the go
work from anywhere
mobile office
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