invalid files

[ɪnˈvælɪd faɪlz]
noun phrase
arquivos inválidos
1. Files that do not meet required format specifications, are corrupted, incomplete, or cannot be processed by a system or application
The upload failed because the system detected invalid files.
O upload falhou porque o sistema detectou arquivos inválidos.
2. Data files that contain errors, inconsistencies, or do not conform to expected data structures
The database reported invalid files and refused to import the records.
O banco de dados reportou arquivos inválidos e recusou importar os registros.
3. Files that lack proper permissions or authorization to be accessed or executed
Invalid files were quarantined by the security software.
Arquivos inválidos foram colocados em quarentena pelo software de segurança.
This term is primarily used in technical and IT contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it's commonly encountered in software development, system administration, and technical support. The term is neutral and descriptive, appearing frequently in error messages and system notifications. Portuguese variation differs between Brazil (arquivos) and Portugal (ficheiros).
Synonyms / Sinônimos
corrupted filesmalformed filesdefective filesunreadable filesnon-compliant files
Antonyms / Antônimos
valid filescompliant filesreadable filesintact files

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
arquivos inválidos
Standard term used in IT contexts across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
arquivos inválidos
No significant regional variation
São Paulo
arquivos inválidos
Commonly used in tech industry hub; sometimes shortened to 'inválidos'
Portugal
ficheiros inválidos
Uses 'ficheiros' instead of 'arquivos' in European Portuguese

Related Words

file validationfile corruptionfile formaterror checkingdata integrityfile system

Related Idioms & Phrases

file not found
corrupted data
system error
access denied
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