touchscreen

[/ˈtʌtʃskriːn/]
nounpl: touchscreens
tela sensível ao toque
1. a display screen that detects and responds to touch or pressure from a finger or stylus
The smartphone has a large touchscreen display.
O smartphone tem uma tela sensível ao toque grande.
2. technology that allows users to interact with electronic devices by touching the screen directly
Modern tablets use touchscreen technology for navigation.
Os tablets modernos usam tecnologia de tela sensível ao toque para navegação.
3. an interactive interface on a device controlled by touch input rather than buttons or keys
The ATM's touchscreen makes it easy to withdraw money.
A tela sensível ao toque do caixa eletrônico facilita a retirada de dinheiro.
In Brazil, while 'tela sensível ao toque' is the formal technical term, 'tela touch' is widely used in marketing and casual conversation, especially among younger consumers. The English term 'touchscreen' is also commonly understood and used in tech-oriented contexts. This reflects Brazil's significant tech industry presence and global influence in digital innovation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
touch displaytouch interfacetouchscreen displaytactile screen
Antonyms / Antônimos
physical keyboardbutton interfacenon-interactive screen

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tela sensível ao toque
most common and formal translation used in technical documentation
General Brazilian
tela touch
informal, commonly used in everyday speech among younger generations
São Paulo
tela touch / touchscreen
tech-savvy urban areas often use the English term directly
Portugal
ecrã tátil
European Portuguese uses 'ecrã' instead of 'tela' and 'tátil' for tactile

Related Words

capacitive touchscreenresistive touchscreengesture recognitionhaptic feedbackstylus

Related Idioms & Phrases

touch and go
at your fingertips
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