concealed folder

[kənˈsild ˈfoʊldər]
nounpl: concealed folders
pasta oculta
1. A folder or directory in a computer system that is hidden from normal view, typically requiring specific settings or commands to display
The system files are stored in a concealed folder that users cannot easily access.
Os arquivos do sistema estão armazenados em uma pasta oculta que os usuários não podem acessar facilmente.
2. A physical folder or container designed to be hidden or disguised for storage or security purposes
She kept her important documents in a concealed folder behind the bookshelf.
Ela mantinha seus documentos importantes em uma pasta oculta atrás da estante de livros.
This term is primarily used in technology and digital contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it's commonly discussed among computer users when managing file systems. In the USA, it's standard terminology in IT support and computer education. The concept reflects broader concerns about digital privacy and file organization across both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
hidden folderinvisible foldersecret folderobscured folder
Antonyms / Antônimos
visible folderaccessible folderpublic folderopen folder

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pasta oculta
Most common term used in Brazilian Portuguese for digital contexts
São Paulo
pasta escondida
Alternative colloquial expression sometimes used in São Paulo region
Portugal
pasta oculta
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; used in European Portuguese as well
General Brazilian
diretório oculto
More technical term used in computing contexts

Related Words

hidden filedirectoryencryptionfile systemprivacy settings

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep something under wraps
hide something from view
lock and key
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