is compressed
[/ɪz kəmˈprɛst/]
verb phrase (present tense, third person singular)
está comprimido/está compactado
1. in a state of being squeezed, pressed, or reduced in size or volume
The file is compressed to save storage space.
O arquivo está comprimido para economizar espaço de armazenamento.
2. subjected to pressure that reduces volume or density
The spring is compressed when you push down on it.
A mola está comprimida quando você a pressiona para baixo.
3. condensed or made more compact in expression or form
The information is compressed into a single paragraph.
A informação está comprimida em um único parágrafo.
This term is widely used in technical and computing contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'comprimido' is the most direct translation, though 'compactado' is also used, especially in digital/IT contexts. The phrase is neutral and equally understood across different Portuguese-speaking regions.
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