sinal wireless

[si-'naw 'wir-les]
nounmasculinepl: sinais wireless
sinal sem fio
1. A radio frequency signal transmitted without physical wires or cables, typically used for wireless communication networks
The wireless signal in my apartment is very strong.
O sinal wireless no meu apartamento é muito forte.
2. The electromagnetic waves used to transmit data in WiFi, Bluetooth, cellular, or other wireless technologies
I lost the wireless signal when I went to the basement.
Perdi o sinal wireless quando desci ao porão.
3. The strength or quality indicator of a wireless connection
Check the wireless signal bars on your phone.
Verifique as barras do sinal wireless no seu telefone.
In Brazil, 'sinal wireless' is commonly used alongside its Portuguese translation 'sinal sem fio,' especially in technology and telecommunications contexts. The English term 'wireless' has been widely adopted in Brazilian Portuguese due to globalization and the prevalence of English in technology sectors. In Portugal, the preference leans more toward the Portuguese equivalent 'sinal sem fios.' The phrase is frequently heard in urban environments where WiFi connectivity is essential.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
sinal sem fiosinal de rádiosinal WiFionda eletromagnética
Antonyms / Antônimos
sinal com fiosinal cabeadoconexão por cabo

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
sinal wireless
Common usage, often used alongside the Portuguese equivalent 'sinal sem fio'
São Paulo
sinal wireless
Frequently used in tech-savvy communities; 'sinal sem fio' also widely used
Rio de Janeiro
sinal wireless
Standard usage in urban areas
Portugal
sinal sem fios
Portuguese preference for 'sinal sem fios' (with 's' at the end); 'wireless' also used in tech contexts

Related Words

WiFiBluetoothfrequência de rádioreceptortransmissorroteadorintensidade do sinallargura de banda

Related Idioms & Phrases

perder o sinal wireless (to lose the wireless signal)
sinal wireless fraco (weak wireless signal)
amplificar o sinal wireless (to boost the wireless signal)
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