remove files

[rɪˈmuːv faɪlz]
verb phrase
remover arquivos
1. to delete or erase files from a computer storage system, disk, or digital device
You should remove files regularly to free up disk space on your computer.
Você deve remover arquivos regularmente para liberar espaço em disco no seu computador.
2. to take away or eliminate documents from a filing system or physical location
The administrator will remove files from the server after the project is completed.
O administrador removerá arquivos do servidor após a conclusão do projeto.
3. to uninstall or eliminate application or system files from a device
Remove files associated with the old software before installing the new version.
Remova os arquivos associados ao software antigo antes de instalar a nova versão.
In Brazil, both 'remover arquivos' and 'deletar arquivos' are commonly used in technology contexts, with 'deletar' being increasingly popular among younger users and in casual IT conversations. In Portugal, the term 'ficheiros' is used instead of 'arquivos'. This is a standard computing term across all regions with minimal cultural variation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
delete fileserase filesuninstall filesclear filespurge files
Antonyms / Antônimos
save filesrestore filescreate fileskeep files

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
remover arquivos
most common and standard usage in Brazil
São Paulo
remover/deletar arquivos
both terms used interchangeably in tech-savvy communities
Rio de Janeiro
remover arquivos
formal and informal contexts use this term equally
Portugal
remover ficheiros
Portuguese uses 'ficheiros' instead of 'arquivos'

Related Words

deletearchivebackupstoragedirectoryfolderdocument

Related Idioms & Phrases

remove files and folders
permanently remove files
remove files from trash
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