primary storage

[ˈpraɪ.mer.i ˈstɔːr.ɪdʒ]
nounpl: primary storages
armazenamento primário
1. The main memory of a computer system, typically RAM (Random Access Memory), that directly stores data and programs currently being executed by the processor
Primary storage is much faster than secondary storage but has limited capacity.
O armazenamento primário é muito mais rápido que o armazenamento secundário, mas tem capacidade limitada.
2. The fastest type of computer memory that the CPU directly accesses during operations
The computer's primary storage holds the active programs and their data.
O armazenamento primário do computador mantém os programas ativos e seus dados.
This is specialized technical terminology used primarily in computer science, information technology, and engineering fields in both Brazil and the USA. The term is standardized across international computing documentation and is used identically in both English and Portuguese-speaking IT communities.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
main memoryRAMinternal memoryvolatile memory
Antonyms / Antônimos
secondary storageauxiliary storageexternal storagepermanent storage

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
armazenamento primário
Most common technical term used in computing contexts
Portugal
armazenamento primário
Standard technical terminology in European Portuguese
São Paulo
memória principal
Alternative term sometimes used in academic and professional contexts
General Technical
memória de acesso rápido
Descriptive term emphasizing speed characteristic

Related Words

cache memoryRAM (Random Access Memory)ROM (Read-Only Memory)secondary storagememory hierarchyvolatile memory

Related Idioms & Phrases

primary storage capacity
primary storage allocation
primary storage management
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