wearable

[/ˈwɛrəbəl/]
adjective/nounN/A (adjective); masculine singular (noun in Portuguese)pl: wearables (noun)
vestível; dispositivo vestível
1. Able to be worn on the body
This wearable technology tracks your heart rate.
Esta tecnologia vestível monitora sua frequência cardíaca.
2. A small electronic device worn on the body that collects and transmits data
Smartwatches and fitness trackers are popular wearables.
Relógios inteligentes e rastreadores de fitness são dispositivos vestíveis populares.
3. Clothing or accessories suitable to be worn
The store specializes in comfortable, wearable fashion.
A loja se especializa em moda confortável e vestível.
The term 'wearable' has gained significant traction in both Brazil and the USA with the rise of smartwatches, fitness trackers, and health monitoring devices. In Brazil, the English term 'wearable' is frequently used in tech discussions, while 'dispositivo vestível' or 'tecnologia vestível' are the formal Portuguese equivalents. The trend reflects the global tech culture's influence, particularly in major urban centers like São Paulo. In the USA, 'wearable' is standard terminology in the tech industry and increasingly in mainstream consumer language.
NYC Slang
tech fit; body tech
Synonyms / Sinônimos
portablebody-wornon-bodydevicegadget
Antonyms / Antônimos
stationaryfixedimmobile

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vestível; dispositivo vestível; tecnologia vestível
Commonly used in tech and fashion contexts; increasingly popular term
São Paulo
wearable (English term often used); dispositivo vestível
Tech-savvy region frequently uses English term; translation becoming standard
Rio de Janeiro
vestível; gadget vestível
More casual adoption; may mix English and Portuguese
Portugal
vestuário inteligente; dispositivo portátil; wearable
Portuguese Portuguese tends toward 'vestuário inteligente'; English term also accepted

Related Words

smartwatchfitness trackerwearable technologyIoT (Internet of Things)biometrictextile

Related Idioms & Phrases

wearable technology
wearable art
wearable gadget
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