selected section
[/sɪˈlɛktɪd ˈsɛkʃən/]
nounpl: selected sections
seção selecionada
1. a portion or part of a document, text, or interface that has been chosen or highlighted for a specific purpose
The selected section of the document will be printed.
A seção selecionada do documento será impressa.
2. a highlighted area in software or digital media designated for editing, copying, or other operations
You can delete the selected section by pressing the Delete key.
Você pode deletar a seção selecionada pressionando a tecla Delete.
3. a specific part of a larger work chosen for analysis, study, or reference
The professor asked students to analyze the selected section from Chapter 5.
O professor pediu aos alunos para analisar a seção selecionada do Capítulo 5.
This term is predominantly used in digital and technical contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian workplaces and educational settings, 'seção selecionada' is the standard terminology in software manuals and technical documentation. The phrase is neutral and widely understood across all Portuguese-speaking regions without significant cultural variation.
Related Idioms & Phrases
keep a selected section in mind
copy the selected section
expand the selected section
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