PDF

[pê-dê-éfe]
nounmasculinepl: PDFs
PDF (Formato de Documento Portável)
1. A file format for presenting documents independently of application software, hardware, and operating systems
I sent you the contract as a PDF file.
Enviei o contrato como um arquivo PDF.
2. A document saved or converted to the PDF format
Can you convert this Word document to a PDF?
Você pode converter este documento do Word para PDF?
PDF is a universally recognized acronym in both English and Portuguese-speaking business and academic contexts. In Brazil, it is commonly referred to simply as 'PDF' rather than translated to 'Formato de Documento Portável.' The format has become the standard for sharing documents electronically across different platforms and devices, making it essential in modern digital communication.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
portable document formatPDF filedocumento portável

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
PDF
Commonly used without translation; the acronym is universally understood
Portugal
PDF
Same usage as Brazil; acronym is standard across Portuguese-speaking countries
USA English
PDF
Standard abbreviation used in all professional and casual contexts

Related Words

documentfile formatdigital fileAdobe Readerarquivoformato de arquivo

Related Idioms & Phrases

send something as a PDF
convert to PDF
download the PDF
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