soft copy

[sɔft ˈkɑpi]
nounpl: soft copies
cópia digital
1. A document or file stored in electronic format, typically on a computer or digital device, as opposed to a printed version
Please send me a soft copy of the contract instead of the printed version.
Por favor, envie-me uma cópia digital do contrato em vez da versão impressa.
2. Any digital representation of information that exists only in electronic form and can be viewed on a screen
I prefer working with soft copies because they are easier to edit and share.
Prefiro trabalhar com cópias digitais porque são mais fáceis de editar e compartilhar.
The term 'soft copy' is primarily used in technical and business contexts in both Brazil and the USA. With the digital transformation and increased remote work, the use of soft copies has become standard practice in corporate environments. In Brazil, 'cópia digital' is the preferred technical translation, while 'cópia eletrônica' is also acceptable in formal business communication.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
digital copyelectronic copye-copydigital fileelectronic document
Antonyms / Antônimos
hard copyprinted copyphysical copy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cópia digital
Most common and standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
cópia eletrônica
Also commonly used in business environments
Portugal
cópia digital
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, standard usage
General USA
soft copy
Standard technical term in American English

Related Words

hard copydocumentfiledigitalelectronicPDFattachment

Related Idioms & Phrases

send a soft copy
in soft copy format
soft copy version
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