arquivo de salvamento
1. A computer file that stores the current state or progress of a video game, application, or document
I lost my save file when the computer crashed before I could back it up.
Perdi meu arquivo de salvamento quando o computador travou antes de eu conseguir fazer backup.
2. The act of storing data or progress to persistent storage media
Make sure to save file regularly to avoid losing your work.
Certifique-se de salvar arquivo regularmente para evitar perder seu trabalho.
3. A copy of game progress that can be loaded later to resume playing from that point
I have three save files for different playthroughs of the game.
Tenho três arquivos de salvamento para diferentes sequências de jogo.
In Brazil and among Portuguese-speaking gamers worldwide, 'save file' is commonly used in English within gaming communities. However, formal or translated contexts prefer 'arquivo de salvamento' or 'arquivo salvo'. The term reflects the global nature of gaming culture where English terminology is widely adopted.
Related Idioms & Phrases
lose your save file - perder seu progresso
load a save file - carregar um arquivo salvo
overwrite a save file - sobrescrever um arquivo de salvamento
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