directory
[/dɪˈrɛktəri/ or /daɪˈrɛktəri/]
nounmasculinepl: directories
diretório
1. A book or list containing names, addresses, and other information about people or organizations, typically arranged alphabetically
I found her phone number in the phone directory.
Encontrei o número de telefone dela no diretório telefônico.
2. A folder or location on a computer or storage device that contains files and other folders
Please save the document in the Downloads directory.
Por favor, salve o documento no diretório de Downloads.
3. An administrative body or council that directs or manages an organization
The directory of the company meets every quarter.
O diretório da empresa se reúne a cada trimestre.
4. A printed or online guide listing services, businesses, or professionals in a specific area
You can find local restaurants in the business directory.
Você pode encontrar restaurantes locais no diretório comercial.
In Brazil and Portugal, 'diretório' is commonly used in both traditional (phone directories, business guides) and digital contexts (file directories). In computing, younger Brazilians often use the English 'pasta' (literally 'folder') informally. The term reflects the importance of organized information systems in modern business and technology sectors across Portuguese-speaking countries.
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