screen size

[skriːn saɪz]
nounpl: screen sizes
tamanho de tela
1. The physical dimensions of a display screen, typically measured diagonally in inches or centimeters
The screen size of my new laptop is 15.6 inches.
O tamanho de tela do meu novo notebook é de 15,6 polegadas.
2. The resolution or viewing area of a digital display device such as a monitor, television, or mobile phone
A larger screen size makes it easier to read documents.
Um tamanho de tela maior facilita a leitura de documentos.
3. The viewable dimensions of content displayed on a monitor or screen in computing or web design
The website was optimized for different screen sizes.
O site foi otimizado para diferentes tamanhos de tela.
In Brazil, 'tamanho de tela' is widely used in consumer electronics retail and tech discussions. Portuguese speakers often reference screen size when comparing smartphones, TVs, and computers. The term has become more prevalent with the rise of responsive web design and mobile computing in the 2010s.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
display sizemonitor sizeviewport sizescreen dimensions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tamanho de tela
Standard and most commonly used term in Brazil
São Paulo
tamanho da tela
Slight grammatical variation with definite article, equally acceptable
Portugal
tamanho do ecrã
European Portuguese uses 'ecrã' instead of 'tela'
Technical/IT
dimensões de tela
More formal technical terminology used in documentation

Related Words

resolutiondisplaymonitorviewportscreen densitypixel density

Related Idioms & Phrases

bigger screen size, bigger problems
screen size matters
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