signal level

[ˈsɪɡnəl ˈlevəl]
nounpl: signal levels
nível de sinal
1. The strength or intensity of an electrical or electromagnetic signal, typically measured in decibels (dB) or other units
The signal level on this radio frequency is too weak to establish a connection.
O nível de sinal nesta frequência de rádio é muito fraco para estabelecer uma conexão.
2. The magnitude of a transmitted or received signal in telecommunications, audio, or electronic systems
Check the signal level on your WiFi router to ensure optimal network performance.
Verifique o nível de sinal do seu roteador WiFi para garantir um desempenho ideal da rede.
3. The amplitude or power of an audio signal in sound engineering and broadcasting
The audio engineer adjusted the signal level to prevent distortion during the live broadcast.
O engenheiro de áudio ajustou o nível de sinal para evitar distorção durante a transmissão ao vivo.
The term 'signal level' is widely used in Brazil's telecommunications, broadcasting, and electronics industries. In casual contexts, Brazilians often use 'força de sinal' (signal strength) when referring to mobile phone or WiFi signal quality, which is more colloquial than the technical term 'nível de sinal'. In the US, this term is fundamental in technical fields and is commonly referenced in everyday contexts with smartphones and internet connectivity.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
signal strengthsignal amplitudesignal powersignal intensity
Antonyms / Antônimos
noise levelbackground noise

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
nível de sinal
Most common and standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
nível de sinal / força de sinal
Both terms are used interchangeably in technical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
nível de sinal
Standard term used in telecommunications industry
Portugal
nível de sinal
European Portuguese uses the same term; sometimes 'potência do sinal' (signal power) in technical contexts

Related Words

decibelsignal-to-noise ratioattenuationamplificationmodulationfrequency

Related Idioms & Phrases

strong signal level
weak signal level
optimal signal level
drop in signal level
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