device in Portuguese

device in Portuguese is aparelho, dispositivo, aparato — device means a piece of equipment, especially electronic or mechanical, built to perform a specific job.

device in Portuguese

aparelho

noun

Any piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially a mechanical or electrical one.

dispositivo

noun

Any piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially a mechanical or electrical one.

aparato

noun

Any piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially a mechanical or electrical one.

artifício

noun

A project or scheme, often designed to deceive; a stratagem; an artifice. 1602, Shakespeare, The Merry Wives of Windsor. "This is our device,/ That Falstaff at that oak shall meet with us."

What does "device" mean?

noun A piece of equipment, especially electronic or mechanical, built to perform a specific job.
"She charges her phone and her other devices overnight."
noun A scheme or trick, often meant to deceive or gain advantage.
"His apology looked less like remorse and more like a device to win sympathy."
noun A technique a writer or speaker uses deliberately to create an effect, such as a rhetorical or literary device.
"Repetition is a simple but powerful literary device."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

device in a sentence

She charges her phone and her other devices overnight.
The app works on any device with a modern web browser.
His apology looked less like remorse and more like a device to win sympathy.
The villain used a clever device to make the guards leave.

Similar words in Portuguese

apparatus appliance gadget gimmick machine tool

Common Portuguese translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "device" in Portuguese?

"device" in Portuguese is aparelho, dispositivo, aparato. device means: A piece of equipment, especially electronic or mechanical, built to perform a specific job.

How do you use "device" in a sentence?

Example: "She charges her phone and her other devices overnight." In Portuguese, "device" is aparelho, dispositivo, aparato.

Are there other ways to say "device" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 4 translations listed for "device": aparelho, dispositivo, aparato, artifício.

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