hidden file

[/ˈhɪdən faɪl/]
nounpl: hidden files
arquivo oculto
1. A computer file that is not displayed by default in file managers or directory listings, typically because it begins with a dot (.) in Unix-like systems or has the hidden attribute set in Windows
The system administrator created a hidden file to store sensitive configuration data.
O administrador do sistema criou um arquivo oculto para armazenar dados de configuração sensíveis.
2. A file intentionally concealed from casual viewing to protect important system or user data
You can view hidden files by enabling the show hidden files option in your file manager.
Você pode visualizar arquivos ocultos habilitando a opção mostrar arquivos ocultos no seu gerenciador de arquivos.
This is primarily technical terminology used in computing contexts across both Brazil and the United States. The term is essential in IT support, system administration, and cybersecurity discussions. In Brazil, 'arquivo oculto' is the standard technical term, while Portugal uses 'ficheiro oculto' following European Portuguese conventions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
concealed fileinvisible filesystem file
Antonyms / Antônimos
visible fileregular filestandard file

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
arquivo oculto
most common term used in Brazil
Portugal
ficheiro oculto
uses 'ficheiro' instead of 'arquivo' as per European Portuguese
Technical Context
arquivo escondido
alternative phrasing, less formal than 'oculto'

Related Words

file managerdirectoryfile attributedot file

Related Idioms & Phrases

show hidden files
reveal hidden files
access hidden files
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