premium feature

[/ˈpriːmiəm ˈfiːtʃər/]
nounpl: premium features
recurso premium
1. An advanced or exclusive feature in a software application, service, or product that is only available to paying customers or premium subscribers
Video editing at 4K resolution is a premium feature that requires a paid subscription.
A edição de vídeo em resolução 4K é um recurso premium que exige uma assinatura paga.
2. A functionality or capability of superior quality or enhanced performance offered at a higher price tier
The cloud storage expansion is a premium feature in this music streaming app.
A expansão de armazenamento em nuvem é um recurso premium neste aplicativo de transmissão de música.
This term is extensively used in Brazilian tech culture, particularly in discussions of apps, SaaS platforms, and subscription services. It reflects the growing freemium business model in the digital economy, where users can access basic features for free but must pay for enhanced capabilities. In both Brazil and Portugal, the English term 'premium' is commonly adopted in tech discussions, though Portuguese translations are also widely understood and used.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
paid featureadvanced featureexclusive featureupgrade feature
Antonyms / Antônimos
free featurebasic featurestandard feature

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
recurso premium
Most common translation; widely used in tech and app contexts
General Brazilian
funcionalidade premium
Alternative term emphasizing functionality aspect
Portugal
funcionalidade premium
Preferred term in European Portuguese; sometimes 'características premium'
General Brazilian
recurso pago
More descriptive alternative highlighting the payment aspect

Related Words

subscriptionpaywallupgrademonetizationfreemium

Related Idioms & Phrases

locked behind a paywall
exclusive to paid users
premium tier feature
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