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social media

[/ˈsoʊʃəl ˈmiːdiə/]
noun
mídia social
1. Digital platforms and websites that enable users to create, share, and interact with content and with other users
Social media has changed the way people communicate and share information.
A mídia social mudou a forma como as pessoas se comunicam e compartilham informações.
2. A collective term for online communication channels focused on community-based input, interaction, and content-sharing
Marketing teams use social media to reach their target audiences.
As equipes de marketing usam mídia social para alcançar seus públicos-alvo.
Synonyms
social networkssocial platformsonline social networks
Antonyms
traditional mediaoffline communication

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mídia social / redes sociais
Both terms are widely used; 'redes sociais' is more common in casual speech
São Paulo
mídia social / redes sociais
No significant regional variation
Rio de Janeiro
mídia social / redes sociais
No significant regional variation
Portugal
redes sociais / media social
'Redes sociais' is the preferred term; 'media social' is less common

Related Idioms & Phrases

go viral on social media
social media influencer
social media presence
social media marketing
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