message backup
[ˈmɛsɪdʒ ˈbækʌp]
nounpl: message backups
backup de mensagens
1. A copy of electronic messages (SMS, emails, chat messages) stored for recovery purposes in case of data loss or device damage
I created a message backup before switching to a new phone.
Criei um backup de mensagens antes de trocar para um novo celular.
2. The process or feature of automatically saving copies of messages to cloud storage or external devices
WhatsApp offers automatic message backup to Google Drive.
WhatsApp oferece backup automático de mensagens para o Google Drive.
3. A stored archive of messages that can be restored or recovered later
The message backup allowed me to recover conversations from the previous year.
O backup de mensagens permitiu que eu recuperasse conversas do ano anterior.
In Brazil, the term 'backup' is widely adopted in tech contexts despite Portuguese alternatives. Message backup has become increasingly important with the popularity of WhatsApp and other messaging apps, where users regularly save important conversations and media. In Portugal, more formal Portuguese terminology is preferred, but 'backup' is still commonly used in tech circles.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to back something up = fazer backup de algo
better safe than sorry = é melhor ter um backup do que perder tudo
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