wireless access

[/ˈwaɪrləs ˈækses/]
nounpl: wireless accesses
acesso sem fio
1. The ability to connect to a network or the internet without physical cables, typically using radio waves or other wireless technologies
The café offers wireless access to all customers with a valid password.
O café oferece acesso sem fio para todos os clientes com uma senha válida.
2. A service that provides internet connectivity through wireless signals rather than wired connections
Our company recently upgraded its wireless access throughout the office building.
Nossa empresa atualizou recentemente seu acesso sem fio em todo o prédio do escritório.
In Brazil and Portugal, while 'acesso sem fio' is the formal technical term, many people use the English term 'WiFi' in everyday conversation. In corporate and institutional settings, both Portuguese and English terms are used interchangeably. The term has become increasingly important in Brazilian culture as mobile and remote work has grown.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
WiFiwireless connectivitywireless network accessWi-Fi access
Antonyms / Antônimos
wired accesswired connectioncable connection

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acesso sem fio
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
acesso sem fio / WiFi
Often uses the English term WiFi colloquially
São Paulo
acesso sem fio
Commonly used in business and tech contexts
Portugal
acesso sem fios
Portuguese spelling uses 'fios' (plural); also uses 'WiFi' and 'rede wireless'

Related Words

WiFirouterbandwidthsignal strengthnetwork security

Related Idioms & Phrases

drop the connection
lose signal
connect to the network
strong signal
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