programa

[pɾo.ɡɾˈa.mɐ]
nounmasculinepl: programas
program
1. A planned series of activities or performances, especially on television or radio
I watched a cooking program on TV last night.
Assisti um programa de culinária na televisão ontem à noite.
2. A set of instructions or code written for a computer to perform specific tasks
This program helps organize your files efficiently.
Este programa ajuda a organizar seus arquivos de forma eficiente.
3. A schedule or plan of events, activities, or curriculum
The university released the program for the academic year.
A universidade divulgou o programa para o ano acadêmico.
4. A printed booklet containing information about a performance or event
She kept the program from the concert as a souvenir.
Ela guardou o programa do concerto como uma lembrança.
In Brazil, 'programa' is widely used for television shows (programas de TV), which are a significant part of popular culture. 'Programas de auditório' (variety shows) were historically important in Brazilian television. The term is also increasingly used for software applications in tech contexts, though 'aplicativo' is also common for mobile apps.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
projetoplanoesquemasoftware

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
programa
Standard usage across all contexts
Portugal
programa
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; identical pronunciation and meaning
Informal Brazilian
prog
Colloquial abbreviation sometimes used for TV programs or software

Related Words

programaçãoprogramadorprogramaraplicativo

Related Idioms & Phrases

de acordo com o programa - according to plan
sair do programa - to go off the beaten path or deviate from the plan
entrar no programa - to go along with the plan
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