primitive method
[PRIM-uh-tiv METH-ud]
nounpl: primitive methods
método primitivo
1. A basic, simple, or rudimentary technique or procedure that relies on fundamental principles rather than advanced technology or sophisticated approaches
The tribe used primitive methods to start fires, such as friction and striking stones together.
A tribo usava métodos primitivos para acender fogueiras, como fricção e batendo pedras uma na outra.
2. In computing and programming, a basic subroutine or function that performs fundamental operations at the lowest level of a system
The API relies on primitive methods to handle data storage and retrieval.
A API depende de métodos primitivos para gerenciar armazenamento e recuperação de dados.
3. An elementary or unsophisticated approach to solving a problem without modern tools or knowledge
Ancient civilizations employed primitive methods for agriculture and construction.
As civilizações antigas empregavam métodos primitivos para agricultura e construção.
The term 'primitive method' is used in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking contexts to describe outdated or basic approaches. In Brazil, when discussing technology or business, it's common to contrast 'métodos primitivos' with 'métodos modernos' to emphasize technological progress. The word 'primitivo' in Portuguese carries similar connotations of being basic, early, or unsophisticated.
NYC Slang
old-school way / low-tech approach
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →