create files

[kriˈeɪt faɪlz]
verb phrase
criar arquivos
1. to generate or produce new digital files or documents
You can create files directly in the cloud storage application.
Você pode criar arquivos diretamente no aplicativo de armazenamento em nuvem.
2. to establish or make new computer files with specific formats or content
The software allows you to create files in multiple formats.
O software permite que você crie arquivos em vários formatos.
3. to initiate new documents or data storage units in a file system
Right-click to create files in this folder.
Clique com o botão direito para criar arquivos nesta pasta.
This is primarily technical/computing terminology used equally in both Brazilian Portuguese and American English contexts. In Brazil, 'criar arquivos' is the standard phrase in IT environments, while Portugal uses 'ficheiros' instead of 'arquivos'.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
generate filesmake filesproduce filesestablish filesnew file
Antonyms / Antônimos
delete filesremove fileserase filesdestroy files

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
criar arquivos
standard usage in computing contexts
Portugal
criar ficheiros
uses 'ficheiros' instead of 'arquivos' for files
Technical/IT Brazilian
gerar arquivos
alternative when emphasizing generation or production aspect

Related Words

save filesopen filesedit filesdelete filesfile systemarchive filescompress files

Related Idioms & Phrases

create files from scratch
create files on the fly
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