cancel changes

[ˈkænsl ˈtʃeɪndʒɪz]
verb phrase
cancelar alterações
1. To undo or revert modifications made to a document, file, or system without saving them
I made a mistake in the spreadsheet, so I decided to cancel changes and start over.
Cometi um erro na planilha, então decidi cancelar alterações e começar do zero.
2. To reject pending modifications in software or applications before they are applied or saved
Click the 'Cancel Changes' button to discard all edits you made to your profile.
Clique no botão 'Cancelar Alterações' para descartar todas as edições que você fez no seu perfil.
This is primarily a technical term used across digital platforms in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian Portuguese tech environments, 'cancelar alterações' is the standard interface terminology. Users in both countries are familiar with this phrase from common software interfaces like word processors, spreadsheets, and web applications. It represents a crucial digital literacy concept in modern work environments.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
undo changesrevert changesdiscard changesreject modifications
Antonyms / Antônimos
save changesapply changesconfirm changesaccept modifications

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cancelar alterações
Standard term used in most software and technical contexts
São Paulo
cancelar alterações / desfazer mudanças
Both terms are commonly used in the business and tech sectors
Rio de Janeiro
cancelar alterações
Standard usage, sometimes informally shortened to 'cancelar'
Portugal
cancelar alterações / anular alterações
Portuguese speakers may also use 'anular' as an alternative

Related Words

undorevertdiscardsaverollbackreset

Related Idioms & Phrases

go back to square one
hit the reset button
start from scratch
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