desktop

• Substantivo que designa o espaço principal de trabalho exibido na tela de um computador, ou um computador projetado para uso sobre uma mesa, em oposição a modelos portáteis.

A noun referring to the main screen or workspace of a computer, or a computer designed to be used on a desk.

1. Computer screen areaA2formalIT

   The main screen area of a computer that displays icons, folders, and the background.

   Área de trabalho

   • I saved the file directly to my desktop.
   • Her desktop is cluttered with shortcuts and folders.
   • You can change the wallpaper on your desktop.

   Sinônimosworkspace

2. Type of computerA2formalIT

   A personal computer designed to be used at a desk, typically with a separate monitor, keyboard, and mouse.

   Computador de mesa

   • He prefers a desktop over a laptop for gaming.
   • The office is equipped with new desktops for all employees.
   • Desktops usually offer more processing power than laptops.

   Sinônimosdesktop computerpersonal computer

   Antônimoslaptopnotebooktablet