voice command

[/vɔɪs kəˈmænd/]
nounpl: voice commands
comando de voz
1. An instruction given to a device or computer system using spoken words rather than manual input
You can use voice commands to control your smart home devices.
Você pode usar comandos de voz para controlar seus dispositivos de casa inteligente.
2. A verbal instruction recognized and executed by voice recognition software or artificial intelligence
The voice command activated the assistant to play music.
O comando de voz ativou o assistente para reproduzir música.
Voice commands have become increasingly prevalent in Brazil and Portugal with the adoption of smart home technology and AI assistants like Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri. The term 'comando de voz' is widely understood in urban areas and tech-savvy communities. In Brazil, this technology represents the growing intersection of technology adoption and convenience in daily life, particularly in major cities where smart devices are more common.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
vocal commandspoken commandvoice instructionaudio command
Antonyms / Antônimos
manual inputtext commandkeyboard commandgesture control

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comando de voz
Most common and standard usage in Brazil
São Paulo
comando de voz
Standard usage, commonly used in tech industry
Rio de Janeiro
comando de voz
Standard usage, occasional informal reference as 'controle por voz'
Portugal
comando de voz
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also 'instrução de voz' in formal contexts

Related Words

voice recognitionvoice assistantnatural language processingspeech recognitionsmart speakervoice-activated

Related Idioms & Phrases

hands-free control
voice-activated technology
speak to control
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