progress bar

[ˈprɑːɡres bɑːr]
nounpl: progress bars
barra de progresso
1. A graphical user interface element that displays the progress of a task or operation, typically showing a visual representation of how much work has been completed out of the total
The download progress bar shows that the file is 75% complete.
A barra de progresso do download mostra que o arquivo está 75% concluído.
2. A visual indicator that fills up or advances as a process moves toward completion
Watch the progress bar as the software installs.
Observe a barra de progresso enquanto o software é instalado.
Progress bars are ubiquitous in both American and Brazilian digital culture, used to manage user expectations during loading and installation processes. The term 'barra de progresso' is universally understood by Portuguese speakers in technology contexts. In casual speech, Brazilians might say 'a barra está avançando' (the bar is advancing) or 'carregando' (loading).
Synonyms / Sinônimos
loading barprogress indicatorstatus barcompletion bar

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
barra de progresso
Standard term used in technology and software contexts
São Paulo
barra de progresso
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
barra de progresso
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
barra de progresso
Portuguese uses the same term; sometimes 'indicador de progresso' is used

Related Words

loading screenpercentagecompletionstatus indicatoruser interfacedownload

Related Idioms & Phrases

the progress bar is moving
stuck progress bar
progress bar frozen
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