virtual assistant
[/ˈvɜːr.tʃu.əl əˈsɪs.tənt/]
nounfemininepl: virtual assistants / assistentes virtuais
assistente virtual
1. An AI-powered software program or digital agent that performs tasks, answers questions, or provides services via voice or text commands
I use a virtual assistant to set reminders and control my smart home devices.
Uso uma assistente virtual para definir lembretes e controlar meus dispositivos de casa inteligente.
2. A remote worker who provides administrative, technical, or creative support to clients or businesses via internet connection
She works as a virtual assistant for several small business owners managing their emails and schedules.
Ela trabalha como assistente virtual para vários proprietários de pequenas empresas gerenciando seus e-mails e agendas.
3. Software-based conversational agent designed to understand and respond to user queries in natural language
The virtual assistant in my phone understands multiple languages and can translate phrases for me.
A assistente virtual no meu telefone entende vários idiomas e pode traduzir frases para mim.
In Brazil, the concept of virtual assistants has grown significantly with tech adoption. While AI virtual assistants (like Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri) are increasingly common, the term 'assistente virtual' also refers to real remote workers hired through platforms, which is a growing freelance industry in Brazil. In the USA, virtual assistants are part of the gig economy and are often freelancers. The cultural distinction reflects how technology adoption and remote work practices differ between the two countries.
NYC Slang
digital helper / VA
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