subdirectory
[/ˌsʌbdəˈrɛktəri/ or /ˌsʌbdɪˈrɛktəri/]
nounfemininepl: subdirectories
subdiretório
1. A directory (folder) contained within another directory in a file system hierarchy
The photos subdirectory contains all the image files organized by year.
O subdiretório de fotos contém todos os arquivos de imagem organizados por ano.
2. A nested folder level in a hierarchical file structure of a computer or server
You can create a subdirectory within the Documents folder to organize your projects.
Você pode criar um subdiretório dentro da pasta Documentos para organizar seus projetos.
3. A subdivision or secondary directory under a parent directory in computing systems
The web server's subdirectories are configured to handle different sections of the website.
Os subdiretórios do servidor web são configurados para gerenciar diferentes seções do site.
This is a technical computing term used universally in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, IT professionals commonly use 'subdiretório' in formal documentation and technical discussions, while 'subpasta' is preferred in user-facing interfaces and informal settings. The term reflects the global standardization of computing terminology.
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