invisible folder
[ɪnˈvɪzɪbəl ˈfoʊldər]
nounpl: invisible folders
pasta invisível
1. A computer folder or directory that is hidden from normal view in a file system, typically used to store system files, configuration files, or sensitive data
On macOS, you can reveal invisible folders by pressing Command+Shift+Period in Finder.
No macOS, você pode revelar pastas invisíveis pressionando Command+Shift+Ponto no Finder.
2. A folder whose visibility attribute has been set to hidden in the operating system's file properties
The .config invisible folder contains important application settings that users typically don't need to access directly.
A pasta invisível .config contém configurações importantes de aplicativos que os usuários normalmente não precisam acessar diretamente.
This is primarily technical jargon used in IT and computer science contexts across both Brazilian and American English-speaking communities. In Brazil, 'pasta invisível' is the literal translation, while 'pasta oculta' is also widely understood. The concept is universal across operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux) and is essential knowledge for system administrators and advanced users. In Portugal, 'pasta oculta' tends to be the more standard term in official documentation.
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