Archivo (en. Archive)

/aɾˈtʃiβo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Set of documents or data stored on a physical or digital medium.
The company's file contains confidential information.
El archivo de la empresa contiene información confidencial.
Process of storing documents or data in an orderly manner.
It is important to archive documents after use.
Es importante archivar los documentos después de su uso.
Collection of files organized by themes or dates.
My file folder is divided by years.
Mi carpeta de archivos está dividida por años.

Etymology

From Latin 'archīvum', which comes from Greek 'arkheion'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

attached file
Document sent along with an email.
archivo adjunto
central file
Place where the main documents of an institution are stored.
archivo central
historical file
Collection of ancient documents of heritage value.
archivo histórico

Related Words

archive
To save a document in a file.
archivar
archivist
Person responsible for organizing and maintaining files.
archivista
file rug
Document classification system.
alfombra de archivos

Slang Meanings

Refers to a place filled with disorganized documents.
My desk looks like a file after so many papers.
Mi escritorio parece un archivo después de tantos papeles.
Ironic use to refer to a hidden or disorganized place.
That box is my personal file full of memories.
Esa caja es mi archivo personal lleno de recuerdos.