secondary setup

[ˈsɛkənderi ˈsɛtʌp]
nounpl: secondary setups
configuração secundária
1. A backup or alternative system, device, or arrangement put in place to support or replace a primary system
The company installed a secondary setup to ensure continuity in case the main server fails.
A empresa instalou uma configuração secundária para garantir continuidade em caso de falha do servidor principal.
2. In technology or gaming, an alternative configuration used as a backup or for specific purposes
He prepared a secondary setup with a laptop and external monitor for remote work.
Ele preparou uma configuração secundária com um laptop e monitor externo para trabalho remoto.
3. A supplementary arrangement or infrastructure used to support primary operations
The studio has a secondary setup for recording podcasts while the main studio handles video production.
O estúdio tem uma configuração secundária para gravar podcasts enquanto o estúdio principal cuida da produção de vídeo.
In Brazilian tech and business contexts, 'configuração secundária' is widely understood and used. The English term 'secondary setup' is often retained in technical documentation and IT discussions. In Portugal, the term 'configuração de apoio' is more commonly used in formal contexts, emphasizing the supportive role rather than the secondary nature.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
backup setupalternative setupauxiliary configurationsecondary system
Antonyms / Antônimos
primary setupmain configurationprincipal system

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
configuração secundária
Most common translation across all Brazilian regions
Rio de Janeiro
setup secundário
Often uses English term 'setup' in technical contexts
São Paulo
configuração alternativa
Preference for 'alternativa' instead of 'secundária' in tech industry
Portugal
configuração de apoio
Portuguese Portuguese may prefer 'de apoio' (support) over 'secundária'

Related Words

backupredundancyfailoverconfigurationsysteminfrastructurecontingency

Related Idioms & Phrases

backup plan
plan B
contingency plan
safety net
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