suitable component

[ˈsuːtəbəl kəmˈpoʊnənt]
nounpl: suitable components
componente adequado
1. A part or element that is appropriate, fitting, or well-matched for a particular purpose, system, or assembly
The engineer selected a suitable component for the machinery upgrade.
O engenheiro selecionou um componente adequado para a atualização da máquina.
2. A piece of equipment or material that meets the required specifications and standards for a specific application
We need to find a suitable component that meets the safety regulations.
Precisamos encontrar um componente adequado que atenda aos regulamentos de segurança.
3. A replaceable or interchangeable part that is compatible with an existing system
This is a suitable component as a replacement for the broken part.
Este é um componente adequado como substituição para a peça quebrada.
In Brazilian industrial and technical contexts, 'componente adequado' is the standard term used in manufacturing, engineering, and quality control. In Portugal, engineers and technicians may prefer 'componente apropriado'. This phrase is widely used in technical documentation, specifications, and quality assurance processes across both Portuguese-speaking regions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
appropriate componentfitting partcompatible elementproper componentsuitable part
Antonyms / Antônimos
unsuitable componentincompatible partinappropriate elementdefective componentinadequate part

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
componente adequado
Most common usage in technical and industrial contexts
São Paulo
componente apropriado
Alternative phrasing used in business and engineering sectors
Portugal
componente apropriado
Slightly different preference for 'apropriado' over 'adequado'
Rio de Janeiro
peça adequada
Often uses 'peça' as a more general term for component

Related Words

componentassemblypartspecificationcompatibilityreplacement

Related Idioms & Phrases

the right component for the job
fit the bill
meet the requirements
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