shader

[ˈʃeɪdər]
nounmasculinepl: shaders
sombreador
1. A computer program that calculates rendering effects on graphics by determining the final properties of pixels
The shader determines how light interacts with the surface of the 3D model.
O sombreador determina como a luz interage com a superfície do modelo 3D.
2. In graphics programming, specialized code that runs on a GPU to control visual appearance
Game developers write custom shaders to achieve unique visual effects.
Os desenvolvedores de jogos escrevem sombreadores personalizados para alcançar efeitos visuais únicos.
3. Something that provides shade or blocks light
A window shader can help reduce heat in the summer.
Um sombreador de janela pode ajudar a reduzir o calor no verão.
The term 'shader' is predominantly used in English within the global tech and gaming industry, even in non-English speaking countries. Brazilian Portuguese speakers in tech fields often use 'shader' directly, though 'sombreador' is the proper technical translation. The word has become increasingly important with the rise of game development and real-time graphics programming in Brazil and worldwide.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
shadow rendererrendering programscreenshadeblind

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sombreador
Standard term used in game development and computer graphics contexts
São Paulo
shader
Tech industry often uses the English term directly, especially in software development
Portugal
sombreador
Portuguese equivalent used in technical documentation and education
USA Tech Industry
shader
Standard English term universally used in graphics programming and gaming

Related Words

pixelgraphicsGPUrenderingtexturelightingvertex shaderfragment shader
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