banda larga; banda ampla
1. relating to or denoting a wide range of frequencies in telecommunications or signal processing
Wideband technology allows for faster data transmission speeds.
A tecnologia de banda larga permite velocidades de transmissão de dados mais rápidas.
2. covering a broad spectrum of frequencies or wavelengths in audio, radio, or optical communications
The wideband antenna can receive signals across multiple frequency bands.
A antena de banda ampla pode receber sinais em múltiplas faixas de frequência.
3. having a bandwidth greater than a narrowband connection
Wideband internet connections have become standard in most developed countries.
As conexões de internet de banda larga tornaram-se padrão na maioria dos países desenvolvidos.
In Brazil, 'banda larga' is the standard term used by internet service providers and consumers, while the English term 'wideband' is primarily used in technical, engineering, and academic contexts. The concept became culturally significant in Brazil during the 2000s-2010s as internet infrastructure expanded nationwide. In Portugal, 'banda larga' is similarly the common term in consumer contexts.
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