touch-screen mobile
[/tʌtʃ skriːn ˈmoʊbəl/]
nounpl: touch-screen mobiles
celular com tela sensível ao toque
1. A mobile phone or smartphone equipped with a touch-sensitive display screen that responds to finger or stylus contact
The new touch-screen mobile has excellent graphics and responsiveness.
O novo celular com tela sensível ao toque tem gráficos excelentes e boa responsividade.
2. A handheld electronic device designed for communication and computing that operates primarily through direct touch input on its screen
She prefers using a touch-screen mobile for browsing the internet.
Ela prefere usar um celular com tela sensível ao toque para navegar na internet.
Touch-screen mobile devices revolutionized communication in both Brazil and the USA starting in the 2000s. In Brazil, the term 'celular' is preferred over 'móvel,' and while 'touch-screen mobile' is understood, 'smartphone' has become the dominant term among younger generations and tech professionals. The device represents a significant shift in how people communicate, work, and access information in contemporary society.
NYC Slang
touchscreen, smart phone, or simply 'phone'
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