sound-based

[/saʊnd beɪst/]
adjective
baseado em som
1. relating to or depending on sound as the primary medium or mechanism
Sound-based technology allows blind users to navigate websites through audio cues.
A tecnologia baseada em som permite que usuários cegos naveguem em sites através de pistas de áudio.
2. using acoustic signals or audio as the foundation for communication, learning, or identification
The sound-based alarm system can detect intruders through vibration analysis.
O sistema de alarme baseado em som pode detectar intrusos através da análise de vibração.
3. relating to methods or systems that rely primarily on auditory perception or processing
Sound-based learning techniques can improve memory retention in students.
Técnicas de aprendizagem baseadas em som podem melhorar a retenção de memória em estudantes.
The term 'sound-based' has become increasingly important in tech accessibility discussions in both Brazil and the USA, particularly in the context of assistive technologies for visually impaired users. In Brazilian Portuguese tech communities, 'baseado em áudio' is often preferred in software development contexts, while 'baseado em som' is used more broadly.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
audio-basedacoustic-basedauditory-basedsound-driven
Antonyms / Antônimos
visual-basedsight-basedimage-basedtext-based

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
baseado em som
standard translation used in technology and accessibility contexts
São Paulo
baseado em áudio
more commonly used in tech industry and software development
Rio de Janeiro
baseado em som
general usage similar to broader Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
baseado em som
standard European Portuguese term, sometimes 'baseado em áudio' in technical contexts

Related Words

acousticauditorysonicaudiosound engineeringacoustics

Related Idioms & Phrases

sound asleep (unrelated idiom but contains 'sound')
the sound of silence
sound off
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