software bundle

[/ˈsɔːftwɛər ˈbʌndəl/]
nounpl: software bundles
pacote de software
1. A collection of multiple software applications or programs sold or distributed together as a single package, often at a reduced price compared to purchasing items individually
The company offers a software bundle that includes Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for a discounted price.
A empresa oferece um pacote de software que inclui Word, Excel e PowerPoint por um preço reduzido.
2. A pre-configured set of programs that come installed together on a computer or device, typically from the manufacturer
The new laptop comes with a software bundle containing antivirus, productivity tools, and media players.
O novo laptop vem com um pacote de software contendo antivírus, ferramentas de produtividade e reprodutores de mídia.
In Brazil, software bundles are particularly common in retail contexts and pre-installed on computers sold by major retailers. Companies like Microsoft have popularized bundled offerings with Office 365, which combines multiple productivity applications. The term 'pacote' (bundle/package) is widely understood in Brazilian Portuguese technical communities, while the English term 'bundle' is also frequently used in IT professional contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
software packageapplication suitesoftware suitebundled softwaresuite of applications
Antonyms / Antônimos
standalone softwareindividual application

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pacote de software
Most common term used in Brazil for software bundles
São Paulo
suite de programas
Alternative term occasionally used in corporate settings
Portugal
pacote de software / conjunto de aplicações
Portuguese speakers may use 'conjunto de aplicações' as an alternative
Technical/IT Community
bundle
Often used in English even in Portuguese-speaking IT contexts

Related Words

license agreementinstallationsubscriptionsystem requirementscompatibilitycross-platformdistribution

Related Idioms & Phrases

bundle deal - a special offer where multiple items are sold together at a lower price
all-in-one package - a comprehensive solution including multiple components
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