English

Noun

desktop ‎(plural desktops)

1. The top surface of a desk.
2. (computing) A desktop computer.

   Laptops are often more expensive than desktops.

3. (computing, graphical user interface) The main graphical user interface of an operating system, usually displaying icons, windows and background wallpaper.

   I installed a new application and it added its icon to my desktop.

Translations

Related terms

• palmtop
• laptop

Adjective

desktop ‎(not comparable)

1. Designed for use on a desk or similar piece of furniture.
2. (computing) Of an application, designed to be run on a personal computer.

Derived terms

Dutch

Pronunciation

Etymology

From English desktop.

Noun

desktop m ‎(plural desktops, diminutive desktopje n)

1. (computer hardware) desktop computer
2. (graphical user interface) main graphical user interface of a system

Synonyms

• (main graphical user interface): bureaublad

Italian

Etymology

English

Noun

desktop m ‎(invariable)

1. (computing) desktop (computer; visible user interface)

Portuguese

Noun

desktop m (plural desktops)

1. (computing) desktop computer (computer of a size designed to be used on a desk)
2. (computing) desktop (the main graphical user interface of an operating system)

Synonyms

• (main GUI): área de trabalho