removable storage

[rɪˈmuːvəbəl ˈstɔːrɪdʒ]
nounpl: removable storage devices
armazenamento removível
1. Data storage devices or media that can be physically disconnected from a computer or device without powering down the system
USB flash drives are a common form of removable storage.
Pen drives USB são uma forma comum de armazenamento removível.
2. In computing, any storage medium that can be easily removed and transported between different computers
External hard drives and memory cards are examples of removable storage.
Discos rígidos externos e cartões de memória são exemplos de armazenamento removível.
In both Brazilian and American tech contexts, 'removable storage' is a standard technical term widely used in IT support, education, and business. In Brazil, the term 'pen drive' has become colloquialized for USB devices specifically. The concept is integral to modern computing culture in both countries, reflecting the mobility and flexibility expected in contemporary data management practices.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
portable storageexternal storagedetachable storagemobile storage
Antonyms / Antônimos
internal storagefixed storagenon-removable storagebuilt-in storage

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
armazenamento removível
Standard term used in technical documentation and IT contexts
Brazil (informal)
pen drive ou mídia removível
More colloquial usage, often referring to specific devices like USB drives
São Paulo
armazenamento portátil
Alternative term sometimes used in business and tech sectors
Portugal
armazenamento removível ou suporte removível
Similar to Brazilian Portuguese, with 'suporte' also used for 'media'

Related Words

USB driveexternal hard drivememory cardflash drivedata transferstorage devicebackup media

Related Idioms & Phrases

plug and play storage
take your data on the go
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