power saving mode

[/ˈpaʊər ˈseɪvɪŋ moʊd/]
noun
modo de economia de energia
1. A setting on electronic devices that reduces power consumption by limiting performance, dimming the display, or disabling certain features
I activated power saving mode on my smartphone to extend the battery life.
Ativei o modo de economia de energia no meu smartphone para prolongar a duração da bateria.
2. An energy-efficient operational state that minimizes electricity usage on computers, tablets, or other electronic equipment
The laptop automatically enters power saving mode after 15 minutes of inactivity.
O laptop entra automaticamente em modo de economia de energia após 15 minutos de inatividade.
In Brazil, as technology adoption is widespread, users are increasingly familiar with power saving mode terminology, especially on smartphones and laptops. The feature is particularly valued in a country with hot climate where device cooling and battery efficiency are practical concerns. In the USA, the term is standard tech vocabulary across all demographics, with Apple's 'Low Power Mode' and Android's 'Battery Saver' being the most recognized brand-specific versions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
battery saver modelow power modeenergy saving modeeco mode
Antonyms / Antônimos
high performance modefull power modeperformance mode

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
modo de economia de energia
Most common and widely used term across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
modo econômico
Informal shortened version commonly used in casual speech
São Paulo
modo de poupança de bateria
Alternative technical term, especially in tech communities
Portugal
modo de poupança de energia
Portuguese variant with slight grammatical preference for 'poupança'

Related Words

battery lifeenergy efficiencypower consumptiondisplay brightnessprocessor speed

Related Idioms & Phrases

stretch your battery life
go green
reduce your carbon footprint
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