synchronous
[/ˈsɪŋkrənəs/]
adjective
síncrono
1. occurring or existing at the same time; simultaneous
The synchronous arrival of both trains was unexpected.
A chegada síncrona de ambos os trens foi inesperada.
2. operating at the same rate or speed, especially in technology and telecommunications
Synchronous communication allows real-time interaction between users.
A comunicação síncrona permite interação em tempo real entre usuários.
3. in computing, requiring a response or completion before proceeding to the next operation
The synchronous database call blocks the thread until the result is returned.
A chamada síncrona do banco de dados bloqueia a thread até que o resultado seja retornado.
4. in physics and engineering, rotating or revolving at the same angular velocity as another object
A synchronous motor operates at the same speed as the AC power supply frequency.
Um motor síncrono opera na mesma velocidade que a frequência da fonte de corrente alternada.
In Brazilian tech culture, 'síncrono' is heavily used in software development and IT discussions, especially regarding APIs and real-time systems. The term is formal and technical, with no colloquial equivalents. American tech professionals commonly contrast 'synchronous' with 'asynchronous' operations when discussing software architecture and communication protocols.
Related Idioms & Phrases
synchronous communication - real-time interaction without delays
synchronous operation - functioning at the same speed or time
keep synchronous - maintain alignment or timing with something else
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