tablet
The Portuguese word for tablet is tablet.
The term refers to a portable computer featuring a touchscreen display.
Did you know?
- Although tablet is used for the device, the word tablete exists in Portuguese to describe a small rectangular piece of something, such as a bar of chocolate.
- Portuguese speakers may use tablet to refer to the device, but they use comprimido for a medicinal tablet, avoiding the English word entirely in a medical context.
- If you were to use the Portuguese word tábua instead, you would be talking about a wooden plank or a board rather than a digital device.
Examples in context
- Ela tem um tablet?Does she have a tablet?This sentence is useful for asking about possession of a tablet.Tatoeba #4476682 by Ricardo14, translation #14014936 by haomakk
- O novo tablet custa os olhos da cara.The new tablet costs an arm and a leg.This sentence is useful for describing the high cost of a tablet.Tatoeba #1112898 by alexmarcelo, translation #1112891 by hayastan
Example conversation
A couple is at an electronics store.
- GabrielVocê viu esse tablet?Did you see this tablet?
- JulianaSim, ele é muito leve.Yes, it is very light.
- GabrielO tablet é bom para desenhar?Is the tablet good for drawing?
- JulianaSim, a tela é ótima.Yes, the screen is great.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
