hidden folder

[ˈhɪdən ˈfoʊldər]
nounpl: hidden folders
pasta oculta
1. A folder or directory on a computer system that is not displayed by default in file managers or operating system interfaces, typically used to store system files, configuration files, or private data
You need to enable 'Show hidden files' in your settings to view the hidden folder containing your system configurations.
Você precisa ativar 'Mostrar arquivos ocultos' nas configurações para visualizar a pasta oculta que contém suas configurações do sistema.
2. A directory marked with a dot (.) prefix on Unix/Linux systems or with specific file attributes on Windows systems to conceal it from standard directory listings
The .config hidden folder stores important application preferences on Linux systems.
A pasta oculta .config armazena preferências importantes de aplicativos em sistemas Linux.
In Brazilian tech culture, 'pasta oculta' is the standard technical term used in IT documentation and user manuals. The concept is particularly important for users managing sensitive data, system configurations, and software development projects. Understanding hidden folders is essential for advanced computer users in both Brazil and Portugal.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
hidden directoryinvisible foldersystem folderconcealed folder
Antonyms / Antônimos
visible folderpublic folderregular folder

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pasta oculta
Standard term used in Brazilian Portuguese computing contexts
Portugal
pasta oculta
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; universal in Portuguese tech terminology
São Paulo
pasta escondida
Colloquial alternative sometimes used, though pasta oculta is preferred

Related Words

hidden filefile managerdirectoryfile systemsystem filesconfiguration filesfile attributes

Related Idioms & Phrases

hide in plain sight
under the radar
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