Carpeta (en. File)

/kaɾˈpeta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A container used to organize or store documents.

I saved all my reports in a folder.

Guardé todos mis informes en una carpeta.

In computing, it refers to a directory that contains files.

I created a folder for my projects on the desktop.

Creé una carpeta para mis proyectos en el escritorio.

Occasionally, it can refer to a collection of related documents.

She submitted a folder with all the required documentation.

Ella presentó una carpeta con toda la documentación requerida.

From Latin 'carpĭta', which means 'cover'.

presentation folder

Folder used to display documents professionally.

carpeta de presentación

work folder

Folder containing documents related to a specific project or work.

carpeta de trabajo

document

Paper that contains written or printed information.

documento

file

Set of organized documents.

archivo

container

Object used to store or transport things.

contenedor

Referring to a group of documents presented in an organized manner.

I have a folder ready for the meeting.

Tengo una carpeta lista para la reunión.

Using 'folder' as a synonym for 'bag' in certain contexts.

That folder is much more comfortable than a backpack.

Esa carpeta es mucho más cómoda que una mochila.