portable devices
[POR-tuh-bul dih-VY-sez]
nounpl: portable devices
dispositivos portáteis
1. Electronic equipment that is lightweight and designed to be easily carried or moved from one place to another
Smartphones and tablets are examples of portable devices that we use daily.
Smartphones e tablets são exemplos de dispositivos portáteis que usamos diariamente.
2. Technology products intended for personal or mobile use without requiring permanent installation
The company specializes in manufacturing portable devices for business professionals.
A empresa se especializa na fabricação de dispositivos portáteis para profissionais de negócios.
The term 'portable devices' reflects modern consumer culture in both Brazil and the USA, where mobility and connectivity are highly valued. In Brazil, there has been rapid adoption of smartphones as primary internet access devices, making this category particularly important. Tech-savvy Brazilians frequently use English terminology like 'portable devices' in professional and tech communities, though Portuguese translations are standard in formal education and government contexts.
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