temporary file
[/ˈtɛmpəreri faɪl/]
nounpl: temporary files
arquivo temporário
1. A file created by a computer system or application for short-term use, typically stored in a temporary directory and automatically deleted after use or upon system shutdown
The application created a temporary file to store the unsaved data during the crash recovery process.
O aplicativo criou um arquivo temporário para armazenar os dados não salvos durante o processo de recuperação da falha.
2. A file with a limited lifespan used to hold intermediate data or cache information during program execution
Windows stores temporary files in the Temp folder, which can accumulate and slow down your system.
O Windows armazena arquivos temporários na pasta Temp, que podem se acumular e deixar seu sistema mais lento.
In Brazilian tech culture, understanding temporary files is important for system maintenance. Regular cleanup of temporary files is a common IT practice to improve system performance. This term is widely used in professional IT environments and increasingly familiar to general computer users in both Brazil and the USA due to system optimization discussions.
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →