trackpad

[/ˈtrækpæd/]
nounmasculinepl: trackpads
touchpad
1. A flat, touch-sensitive surface on a laptop or computer device used to control the cursor and interact with the computer
I prefer using the trackpad on my MacBook rather than an external mouse.
Prefiro usar o touchpad do meu MacBook em vez de um mouse externo.
2. A pointing device that allows users to move the cursor by sliding their finger across a sensitive surface
The trackpad on this laptop is very responsive and supports multi-touch gestures.
O touchpad deste laptop é muito responsivo e suporta gestos multi-toque.
In Brazil, both 'trackpad' and 'touchpad' are widely recognized and used interchangeably, especially in tech communities. The term is commonly associated with Apple's MacBook computers, which popularized trackpad technology. Portuguese speakers in Brazil tend to use the English term rather than creating a native Portuguese equivalent.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
touchpadtrackpadtouchscreen pointerpointer pad
Antonyms / Antônimos
mousejoystick

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
touchpad
Most common term used in Brazil, often used interchangeably with trackpad
Rio de Janeiro
touchpad
Standard usage, same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
touchpad
Standard usage, same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
touchpad
Common term in Portugal; sometimes called 'painel tátil' in more formal contexts

Related Words

cursorpointergesturelaptopinput devicemulti-touch
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