auto-save

[/ˈɔːtoʊ seɪv/]
noun/verbpl: auto-saves
salvamento automático
1. A feature in software that automatically saves a document or file at regular intervals without user intervention
The auto-save feature in this word processor saved my document every five minutes.
O recurso de salvamento automático neste processador de texto salvou meu documento a cada cinco minutos.
2. To save a file automatically without requiring manual action from the user
The application will auto-save your work to prevent data loss.
O aplicativo salvará automaticamente seu trabalho para evitar perda de dados.
Auto-save is a widely recognized term in both English and Portuguese-speaking tech communities. In Brazil, the English term 'auto-save' is frequently used alongside the Portuguese 'salvamento automático', especially among technology professionals and in software documentation. The feature reflects modern digital work culture's emphasis on preventing data loss and improving productivity.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
automatic saveautosaveautomatic backup
Antonyms / Antônimos
manual saveunsaved

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
salvamento automático
Most common translation used in Brazil
São Paulo
auto-save/salvamento automático
Both English term and Portuguese translation are commonly used in tech hubs
Rio de Janeiro
salvamento automático
Portuguese term is preferred in formal contexts
Portugal
gravação automática
Portuguese variant uses 'gravação' instead of 'salvamento'

Related Words

backupsavedata recoverycloud storageversion control

Related Idioms & Phrases

set it and forget it
peace of mind
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