FTP

[ɛf tiː piː]
noun
Protocolo de Transferência de Arquivos
1. File Transfer Protocol; a standard network protocol used for transferring files between computers over the internet or local network
I uploaded the files to the server using FTP.
Carreguei os arquivos no servidor usando FTP.
2. The technology that enables file exchange between a client and server on a computer network
FTP is one of the oldest internet protocols still in use today.
FTP é um dos protocolos de internet mais antigos ainda em uso.
FTP is predominantly used in technical and IT professional contexts in both Brazil and the United States. It remains relevant despite being an older protocol, particularly in legacy systems and specialized applications. The acronym is universally recognized among IT professionals regardless of language or region.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
file transfer protocolSFTP (when secure)FTPS (when encrypted)

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
FTP
Used as is in technical contexts; sometimes spelled out as 'Protocolo de Transferência de Arquivos'
São Paulo
FTP
Common in IT industry; professional and technical usage
Portugal
FTP
Same usage as Brazil; international standard terminology
USA
FTP
Standard technical abbreviation used universally in computing

Related Words

HTTPSFTPuploaddownloadserverclientprotocolfile transfer

Related Idioms & Phrases

FTP server
FTP client
FTP connection
FTP access
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