right-angle adapter
[/raɪt ˈæŋɡəl əˈdæptər/]
nounpl: right-angle adapters
adaptador em ângulo reto
1. A connector device designed to join two cables or connectors at a 90-degree angle to save space or change the direction of connection
I used a right-angle adapter to connect my USB cable without blocking adjacent ports.
Usei um adaptador em ângulo reto para conectar meu cabo USB sem bloquear as portas adjacentes.
2. An electronic or mechanical fitting that redirects a plug or connector perpendicular to its original orientation
The right-angle adapter made it easier to fit the cable behind the desk.
O adaptador em ângulo reto facilitou o encaixe do cabo atrás da mesa.
Right-angle adapters are commonly used in both Brazilian and American tech environments, particularly in office and home computer setups where space is limited. In Brazil, tech professionals often refer to these informally as 'adaptadores L' due to their distinctive shape. The term is widely recognized in Portuguese-speaking IT communities and is essential vocabulary for anyone working with electronics or computer peripherals.
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