application file

[ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən faɪl]
nounpl: application files
arquivo de aplicação
1. A computer file containing the executable code and resources needed to run a software application
The application file was corrupted, so I had to reinstall the program.
O arquivo de aplicação estava corrompido, então tive que reinstalar o programa.
2. A document or data file associated with a specific application or program
Make sure to save your application file before closing the software.
Certifique-se de salvar seu arquivo de aplicação antes de fechar o software.
3. In legal or administrative contexts, a formal document submitted as part of an application process
Please upload your application file along with supporting documents.
Por favor, envie seu arquivo de aplicação junto com os documentos de apoio.
In Brazil, the term 'arquivo de aplicação' is primarily used in technical and IT contexts. In the USA, 'application file' is standard terminology in both software development and administrative contexts. Portuguese from Portugal uses 'ficheiro' instead of 'arquivo' to refer to computer files.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
executable fileprogram filesoftware fileapp file

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
arquivo de aplicação
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
arquivo de aplicação / arquivo executável
Both terms used interchangeably in tech sector
Rio de Janeiro
arquivo de aplicação
Standard usage in business and IT contexts
Portugal
ficheiro de aplicação
Uses 'ficheiro' instead of 'arquivo' in European Portuguese

Related Words

executablesoftwareprogramfile systeminstallation

Related Idioms & Phrases

corrupt an application file
launch an application file
submit an application file
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