screen reader

[/skriːn ˈriːdər/]
nounpl: screen readers
leitor de tela
1. A software application that converts digital text and graphical information displayed on a computer screen into synthesized speech or Braille output, enabling visually impaired users to access digital content
The visually impaired student uses a screen reader to access course materials on the university's learning management system.
O estudante com deficiência visual usa um leitor de tela para acessar o material do curso no sistema de gerenciamento de aprendizagem da universidade.
2. Assistive technology software that reads aloud webpage content, documents, and application interfaces for users with visual impairments
Popular screen readers include JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver.
Os leitores de tela populares incluem JAWS, NVDA e VoiceOver.
Screen readers are critical accessibility tools in both Brazilian and American digital contexts, with growing emphasis on web accessibility compliance (WCAG guidelines). In Brazil, awareness of digital accessibility for visually impaired users has increased significantly in government and corporate sectors due to accessibility legislation. The term is primarily used in technical, educational, and accessibility professional communities.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
text-to-speech softwareassistive technologyaccessibility toolvoice reader

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
leitor de tela
Most common term used in technology and accessibility contexts
São Paulo
leitor de tela
Standard usage in tech industry and accessibility communities
Rio de Janeiro
leitor de tela
Standard usage, sometimes referred to as 'software de leitura'
Portugal
leitor de ecrã
Uses 'ecrã' instead of 'tela' following European Portuguese conventions

Related Words

accessibilityassistive technologyweb accessibilityvisual impairmentARIAkeyboard navigationalt text

Related Idioms & Phrases

accessibility-first design
screen reader compatible
screen reader user
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