preferences menu

[prɛfərənsɪz ˈmɛnju]
nounpl: preferences menus
menu de preferências
1. A computer interface screen that allows users to customize and adjust settings, options, and configurations for an application or system according to their personal choices
You can change the font size in the preferences menu.
Você pode mudar o tamanho da fonte no menu de preferências.
2. A submenu within software applications where user-specific settings and personal configurations are stored and modified
The preferences menu lets you select your default language.
O menu de preferências permite que você selecione seu idioma padrão.
In Brazilian tech culture and software documentation, 'menu de preferências' is the standard term used in both user interfaces and technical manuals. Portuguese speakers in Portugal may also use 'menu de configurações' or 'menu de opções' as acceptable alternatives, reflecting slightly different terminology preferences between regions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
settings menuoptions menuconfiguration menuuser preferences panel
Antonyms / Antônimos
default settingssystem-wide settings

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
menu de preferências
Most common and widely used translation in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
menu de preferências
Standard usage, same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
menu de preferências
Preferred in tech sector; sometimes 'configurações' used interchangeably
Portugal
menu de preferências
Also used; may occasionally see 'menu de opções' as alternative

Related Words

settingsconfigurationoptionsuser interfacecustomization

Related Idioms & Phrases

dive into the preferences menu
tweak the preferences menu
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