security features

[/sɪˈkjʊrɪti ˈfiːtʃərz/]
nounpl: security features
recursos de segurança
1. Special characteristics or functions designed to protect something from unauthorized access, theft, or damage
Modern smartphones include several security features such as fingerprint recognition and encryption.
Smartphones modernos incluem vários recursos de segurança como reconhecimento de impressão digital e criptografia.
2. Protective elements built into documents, currency, or products to prevent counterfeiting or fraud
The new passport has enhanced security features including holograms and microprinting.
O novo passaporte possui recursos de segurança aprimorados incluindo holograma e microimpressão.
3. Systems or measures implemented to safeguard physical locations, buildings, or infrastructure
The airport upgraded its security features with new surveillance cameras and access control systems.
O aeroporto atualizou seus recursos de segurança com novas câmeras de vigilância e sistemas de controle de acesso.
In Brazil, 'recursos de segurança' is widely used in technology, banking, and government contexts. In the US, security features are a major selling point for tech companies and are frequently highlighted in marketing. The term is increasingly important in both cultures due to rising cybercrime awareness.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
security measuresprotective featuressafeguardssecurity systems
Antonyms / Antônimos
vulnerabilitiesweaknessesloopholes

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
recursos de segurança
Most common translation used in Brazil across all contexts
São Paulo
mecanismos de segurança
Alternative used in business and technology contexts
Rio de Janeiro
recursos de segurança
Standard usage, same as general Brazilian
Portugal
características de segurança
Preferred in European Portuguese; more formal and technical

Related Words

encryptionauthenticationaccess controlsurveillancebiometricfirewall

Related Idioms & Phrases

tight security
beefed-up security
state-of-the-art security
security blanket
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →