virtual
1. existing or occurring on computers or on the internet rather than in physical form
The company held a virtual meeting with employees from around the world.
A empresa realizou uma reunião virtual com funcionários de todo o mundo.
2. almost or nearly as described, but not completely or in fact
The project was a virtual disaster from start to finish.
O projeto foi praticamente um desastre do início ao fim.
3. created, simulated, or produced by a computer or electronic system
Students can explore the museum through a virtual tour on the website.
Os alunos podem explorar o museu através de um passeio virtual no site.
4. relating to the essential nature of something rather than its actual form
In virtual terms, the two proposals are essentially identical.
Em termos virtuais, as duas propostas são essencialmente idênticas.
The term 'virtual' became significantly more prominent in Brazilian Portuguese following the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in educational and corporate contexts. In Portugal and Brazil, 'virtual' is used interchangeably with 'digital' in many contexts, though 'digital' often refers more broadly to technology while 'virtual' emphasizes the non-physical nature of the experience.
Related Idioms & Phrases
virtual reality (realidade virtual)
virtual assistant (assistente virtual)
virtual classroom (sala de aula virtual)
virtually impossible (praticamente impossível)
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