file transfer

[/faɪl ˈtrænsfɜːr/]
nounpl: file transfers
transferência de arquivo
1. The process of moving or copying a digital file from one location, device, or computer to another over a network or direct connection
The file transfer took several minutes due to the large size of the document.
A transferência de arquivo levou vários minutos devido ao tamanho grande do documento.
2. The transmission of data files between computers using protocols such as FTP, SFTP, or other file sharing methods
We used FTP for the secure file transfer between our servers.
Usamos FTP para a transferência segura de arquivo entre nossos servidores.
In Brazil, 'transferência de arquivo' is the standard technical term used in IT and business contexts. The term has become increasingly common with the rise of cloud computing and remote work. In Portugal, 'ficheiro' is preferred over 'arquivo'. Both terms are used interchangeably in professional and educational settings across Portuguese-speaking countries, particularly in technology and telecommunications sectors.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
data transferfile transmissionfile upload/downloadfile sharingdocument transfer
Antonyms / Antônimos
file retentiondata storage

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
transferência de arquivo
Most common and standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
transferência de arquivo / envio de arquivo
Both terms are widely used in tech-savvy urban areas
Rio de Janeiro
transferência de arquivo
Standard usage, sometimes informally shortened to 'transfer'
Portugal
transferência de ficheiro
Uses 'ficheiro' instead of 'arquivo' as per European Portuguese terminology

Related Words

FTP (File Transfer Protocol)uploaddownloadbandwidthnetworkprotocolcloud storageattachment

Related Idioms & Phrases

smooth file transfer
interrupted file transfer
batch file transfer
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