selection menu

[sɪˈlɛkʃən ˈmɛnju]
nounpl: selection menus
menu de seleção
1. A menu in a computer interface that allows a user to choose from a list of available options or commands
Click on the selection menu to choose your preferred language.
Clique no menu de seleção para escolher seu idioma preferido.
2. A dropdown or pop-up interface element displaying multiple choices for the user to select one or more items
The selection menu appeared when I right-clicked on the file.
O menu de seleção apareceu quando cliquei com o botão direito no arquivo.
This is primarily a technical term used in computer and software contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English. It is standardized across regions and reflects the globalized nature of computing terminology. In Brazil, English computing terms are frequently borrowed or directly translated, making 'menu de seleção' the standard technical term in software documentation and user interfaces.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
dropdown menucontext menuoption menuchoice menu

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
menu de seleção
Standard term used in computing and software interfaces
Rio de Janeiro
menu de seleção
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
menu de seleção
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
menu de seleção
Equivalent Portuguese European term; sometimes 'menu de escolha'

Related Words

menu barsubmenudropdown listcontext menutoolbar
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