nounmasculinepl: styli or styluses
estilete
1. A pointed instrument used for writing, engraving, or marking on a surface
The ancient Romans used a stylus to write on wax tablets.
Os romanos antigos usavam um estilete para escrever em tabuletas de cera.
2. A small pointed device used to operate a touch screen on electronic devices
She used a stylus to draw precisely on her tablet.
Ela usou um estilete para desenhar com precisão em seu tablet.
3. The needle or pointed element of a phonograph that reads grooves on a record
The stylus on the turntable needs to be replaced.
O estilete do toca-discos precisa ser substituído.
4. In botany, the slender middle section of a pistil in a flower
The stylus connects the stigma to the ovary.
O estilete conecta o estigma ao ovário.
In Brazil, the term 'estilete' has become increasingly familiar with the rise of tablets and touchscreen devices like iPads and Samsung tablets. The digital stylus market has grown significantly, with Apple Pencil and similar products becoming common tools for professionals and artists. In Portugal, the traditional botanical meaning remains more prevalent in academic contexts.
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