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wireless

[/ˈwaɪərləs/]
adjective/noun
sem fio
1. adjective - Operating or transmitting without the use of wires or cables
I prefer using a wireless mouse instead of a wired one.
Prefiro usar um mouse sem fio em vez de um com fio.
2. adjective - Related to or denoting communication, transmission, or broadcasting without physical conductors
The wireless network in my office is very fast.
A rede sem fio no meu escritório é muito rápida.
3. noun - A wireless device, especially a radio or mobile phone
He carried a wireless to stay in contact with his team.
Ele carregava um aparelho sem fio para se manter em contato com sua equipe.
Synonyms
cordlessradioWiFiwireless network
Antonyms
wiredhardwiredcabled

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sem fio
Most common term for wireless technology and devices
General Brazilian
rede sem fio
Specifically used for wireless networks
Portugal
sem fios
Portuguese spelling variation with plural 'fios'
Portugal
wireless
Often used as loanword in Portugal for modern technology contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

go wireless - to switch from wired to wireless technology
wireless capability - the ability to operate without cables
wireless connectivity - ability to connect without physical wires
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