Portuguese Phrase
Mbps quer dizer megabits por segundo.
Meaning
The sentence explains that the abbreviation "Mbps" stands for "megabits per second," which is the standard unit used to measure data transfer speed on the internet.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need to clarify the meaning of the technical term "Mbps" in everyday conversation, such as when discussing internet plans, streaming quality, or network performance.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Mbpsquerdizermegabitsporsegundo
quer dizer
The verb phrase "quer dizer" means "means" or "stands for" and is used to define or explain terms.
por (preposition)
The preposition "por" indicates a rate or ratio, here translating to "per" in English.
plural noun "megabits"
Even though "megabit" is a unit, the plural "megabits" is used because the abbreviation refers to many bits per second.
Abbreviation pronunciation
In Portuguese, "Mbps" is usually said as the letters "eme‑pê‑ésse" or read as the full phrase "megabits por segundo".
🗨In Conversation
Qual é a velocidade da sua conexão?
What is the speed of your connection?
É 150 Mbps, quer dizer megabits por segundo.
It's 150 Mbps, which means megabits per second.
✕Common Mistakes
Mbps quer dizer megabit por segundo.
The plural form "megabits" is required because the abbreviation refers to many bits per second.
Mbps quer dizer significa megabits por segundo.
"significa" is correct, but learners sometimes mix it with "quer dizer" in the same sentence, creating redundancy.
mbps quer dizer megabits por segundo.
Do not write the abbreviation in lowercase; it should be capitalized as "Mbps".
↔Alternatives
Mbps significa megabits por segundo.
Mbps means megabits per second.
Mbps equivale a megabits por segundo.
Mbps is equivalent to megabits per second.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, internet speed is almost always quoted in Mbps, and most people understand the abbreviation without needing the full expansion. However, learners should remember that "megabits" (bits) are different from "megabytes" (bytes); 1 byte = 8 bits, so a 100 Mbps connection can theoretically transfer up to 12.5 MB/s. When speaking formally, pronounce the letters "eme‑pê‑ésse"; in casual speech many Brazilians simply say the whole phrase "megabits por segundo."