traditional typing

[trəˈdɪʃənəl ˈtaɪpɪŋ]
noun
digitação tradicional
1. The method of typing on a physical keyboard using the QWERTY layout or similar arrangement, as opposed to voice recognition or other modern input methods
Despite advances in voice recognition software, traditional typing remains the standard method for data entry in most offices.
Apesar dos avanços em software de reconhecimento de voz, a digitação tradicional continua sendo o método padrão para entrada de dados na maioria dos escritórios.
2. The practice of using a typewriter or computer keyboard with touch typing techniques, typically requiring both hands and all fingers
Students are still learning traditional typing skills in computer classes to improve their efficiency.
Os alunos ainda aprendem habilidades de digitação tradicional nas aulas de informática para melhorar sua eficiência.
Traditional typing remains culturally significant in both Brazilian and American contexts as a fundamental skill taught in schools. In Brazil, typing classes (aulas de digitação) are common in educational curricula. The rise of mobile devices and voice assistants has challenged this tradition, but traditional keyboard typing is still considered an essential professional skill in formal work environments across both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
keyboard typingtouch typingmanual typingconventional typing
Antonyms / Antônimos
voice typingvoice recognition inputspeech-to-textgesture input

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
digitação tradicional
Standard term used across all regions of Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
digitação tradicional
Same as general usage
São Paulo
digitação tradicional
Same as general usage; also used in tech industry contexts
Portugal
digitação tradicional or escrita tradicional
Portuguese may also use 'escrita tradicional' or 'mecanografia' in formal contexts

Related Words

QWERTY keyboardtouch typingkeyboardtypewritertyping speedkeyboarding

Related Idioms & Phrases

the old-fashioned way of typing
typing the traditional way
sticking to traditional typing
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