configurações
In Portuguese, settings is translated as configurações.
The term refers to the menu or section of a program where a user can change preferences and options.
What does it mean word for word?
configurações is the plural form of configuração, which literally means 'configuration'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Portugal, Definições is commonly used for settings, while in Mozambique, Configurações is widely used.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is configuração.
Did you know?
- While configurações is used for tech, the root configurar also describes the way a person's face or features are arranged, similar to the English 'configuration' of a landscape.
- The word definições used in Portugal can also mean 'definitions' in a linguistic sense, creating a dual meaning that 'settings' does not have in English.
- Depending on the software translation, you may see ajustes instead of configurações, which literally means 'adjustments' and is more common in mobile app interfaces.
Examples in context
- Meu computador não está funcionando corretamente, acho que vou restaurar as configurações.My computer is not working properly, I think I will restore the settings.This sentence is useful for talking about restoring configurações when a computer is not working correctly.Tatoeba #8212892 by josivangoncalves, translation #8212929 by josivangoncalves
- Em algumas placas de computador, as capacidades ou configurações foram definidas utilizando um interruptor DIP montado na placa, Hoje em dia essas configurações são feitas por software.On some computer boards, the capabilities or configuration was set using a dip switch mounted on the board, today these settings are done in software.This sentence illustrates how configurações can be set via hardware or software.Tatoeba #5080865 by Ricardo14, translation #4102450 by fadi
- As configurações do telefone estão no menu principalThe phone's settings are in the main menu
- Por favor, verifique os ajustes do sistemaPlease check the system settings
- Vamos verificar as opções do jogoLet's check the game's settings
- Você pode alterar as configurações de privacidade aqui.You can change the privacy settings here.
Example conversation
Gabriel is helping Beatriz with her smartphone.
- GabrielBeatriz, você precisa entrar nas configurações.Beatriz, you need to go into the settings.
- BeatrizOnde eu encontro as configurações no celular?Where do I find the settings on the phone?
- GabrielClique no ícone da engrenagem, é bem fácil.Click on the gear icon, it is very easy.
- BeatrizAh, entendi! Muito obrigada, Gabriel.Ah, I see! Thank you very much, Gabriel.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
