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"Computer" in Portuguese: computador
o computador
Computer in Portuguese is o computador. A laptop is often o notebook in Brazil. Plural is os computadores.
At the office
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How to pronounce computador
Say it
kom-pu-tah-DOR
/kõ.pu.ta.ˈdoʁ/
kom-pu-tah-DOR — stress DOR.
"Computer" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o computador | the computer Default noun. | Default noun. |
| o notebook | laptop Everyday Brazilian word for laptop. | Everyday Brazilian word for laptop. |
| ligar o computador | to turn on the computer Daily routine. | Daily routine. |
| computador de mesa | desktop computer Contrasting with notebook. | Contrasting with notebook. |
How to use computador in real life
- 1At the office
Meu computador travou no meio da reunião.
My computer froze in the middle of the meeting.
Travou is common tech talk.
- 2Shopping
Esse computador vem com webcam boa?
Does this computer come with a good webcam?
Shop question pattern.
- 3Helping a parent
Salvei o arquivo no computador da sala.
I saved the file on the living-room computer.
No computador da + place locates it.
Mistakes English speakers make with computador
Incorrect: A computador é novo.
Correct: O computador é novo.
Computador is masculine: o computador.
Incorrect: Comprei dois computadãos.
Correct: Comprei dois computadores.
Plural is computadores.
Good to know
Brazilians freely mix computador and notebook. PC exists too, but notebook is the normal word for a laptop in stores and homes.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Fixing a slow machine
ChatPal
Seu computador está lento de novo?
Is your computer slow again?
You
Está. O computador demora para abrir tudo.
Yes. The computer takes forever to open everything.
ChatPal
Reinicia o computador e fecha as abas extras.
Restart the computer and close the extra tabs.
You
Fiz isso. Agora o computador respondeu melhor.
I did. Now the computer responded better.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Computer" in Portuguese
How do I say laptop?
O notebook in Brazil. Computador portátil also works.
What is the plural?
Os computadores.
How do I say turn on the computer?
Ligar o computador.
Is computador masculine?
Yes: o computador.
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