CSV

[C-S-V / 'siː ɛs 'viː]
noun
CSV (Comma-Separated Values / Valores Separados por Vírgula)
1. A file format used to store tabular data (numbers and text) in plain text, where each line represents a row and commas separate the columns
I exported the spreadsheet as a CSV file to share with my colleague.
Exportei a planilha como um arquivo CSV para compartilhar com meu colega.
2. A standard format for data interchange between different applications and databases
The CSV format is widely supported by most data analysis tools.
O formato CSV é amplamente suportado pela maioria das ferramentas de análise de dados.
3. A lightweight alternative to more complex file formats like Excel or JSON
We import customer data from CSV files into our database.
Importamos dados de clientes de arquivos CSV para nosso banco de dados.
CSV is a universally recognized technical term used identically in both English and Portuguese-speaking countries. In Brazilian tech and business contexts, it is almost always referred to as 'CSV' rather than translated, similar to how other file formats (PDF, JPG) are used. The acronym is understood globally in IT, data science, and business analytics fields.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
comma-separated fileflat filedelimited text filetabular data format

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
CSV (Valores Separados por Vírgula)
Standard usage in tech and business contexts
São Paulo
CSV
Commonly used in tech industry; rarely translated
Rio de Janeiro
CSV
Used in technical documentation and IT departments
Portugal
CSV (Valores Separados por Vírgula)
Same technical usage as Brazil
USA
CSV (Comma-Separated Values)
Standard IT and data science terminology

Related Words

spreadsheetdatabasedelimiterdata formatExcelJSONXMLtabular data

Related Idioms & Phrases

export to CSV
import from CSV
CSV file format
CSV data
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