application cache folder

[ˌæp.lɪˈkeɪ.ʃən kæʃ ˈfoʊl.dɚ]
nounpl: application cache folders
pasta de cache da aplicação
1. A directory on a computer's file system where an application stores temporary data, such as downloaded files, images, or frequently accessed information, to improve performance and reduce bandwidth usage
The application cache folder can be cleared to free up disk space when it becomes too large.
A pasta de cache da aplicação pode ser limpa para liberar espaço em disco quando se torna muito grande.
2. A designated storage location where web browsers or software applications temporarily save copies of web pages, images, and other resources for faster retrieval during subsequent visits
Clearing your application cache folder may resolve loading issues with certain websites.
Limpar a pasta de cache da aplicação pode resolver problemas de carregamento em certos sites.
This is primarily technical jargon used in computing and IT contexts in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. The term is frequently used in software manuals, technical support documentation, and by IT professionals. In Brazil, both the Portuguese translation 'pasta de cache' and the English term 'cache folder' are commonly used interchangeably, particularly in younger generations and tech-savvy communities. The concept became more widely known with the popularization of web browsers and mobile applications.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
cache directorycache foldertemporary cache locationapp cache directory

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
pasta de cache da aplicação
Standard term used across Brazil in computing contexts
Portugal
pasta de memória temporária da aplicação
Alternative phrasing sometimes used in European Portuguese
Technical/IT communities
cache folder (often used in English even in Portuguese-speaking countries)
Many tech professionals use the English term even in Portuguese documentation

Related Words

cache memorytemporary filesbrowser cachedisk spacedata storagefile system

Related Idioms & Phrases

clear the cache
empty the cache folder
cache buildup
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