unwired

[/ʌnˈwaɪərd/]
adjective
sem fio; desconectado; não conectado
1. Not connected by wires; operating without wired connections
The unwired network allows devices to communicate without physical cables.
A rede sem fio permite que os dispositivos se comuniquem sem cabos físicos.
2. Not equipped with or carrying electrical wires
This unwired speaker uses Bluetooth technology.
Este alto-falante sem fio usa tecnologia Bluetooth.
3. Disconnected from electronic systems or the internet
I spent the weekend unwired, away from all technology.
Passei o fim de semana desconectado de toda a tecnologia.
4. Not yet wired or prepared for electrical installation
The new building remains unwired and incomplete.
O novo prédio permanece sem fiação e incompleto.
In Brazil, the term 'sem fio' became ubiquitous with the rise of Wi-Fi technology in the early 2000s. The concept of going 'unwired' or 'desconectado' has also gained cultural relevance as a lifestyle choice, especially among younger generations seeking digital detox. In the USA, 'unwired' is often associated with both technological freedom and the counterculture movement of disconnecting from constant connectivity.
NYC Slang
unplugged (referring to being disconnected from technology and urban life)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
wirelesscordlessdisconnectedunplugged
Antonyms / Antônimos
wiredconnectedplugged inhardwired

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sem fio
Most common term for wireless technology in modern usage
São Paulo
sem fio; wireless
Both Portuguese and English versions are commonly used in tech contexts
Rio de Janeiro
desconectado; sem cabos
More colloquial usage emphasizing disconnection from cables
Portugal
sem fios; wireless
Portuguese uses 'fios' (plural) where Brazilian uses 'fio' (singular)

Related Words

wirelessBluetoothWi-Ficordlessdisconnectedunpluggedinternet

Related Idioms & Phrases

go unwired
unwired lifestyle
stay unwired
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