archivar
“archivar” means “to file” in Spanish (organizing physical or digital papers).
to file, to archive
Also: to shelve, to dismiss
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Por favor, archiva estas facturas en la carpeta azul.
B1Please file these invoices in the blue folder.
He decidido archivar mis fotos antiguas en la nube.
B1I have decided to archive my old photos in the cloud.
El juez tuvo que archivar el caso por falta de pruebas.
C1The judge had to dismiss the case due to lack of evidence.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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If a judge decides to 'archivar el caso', what is happening?
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From the noun 'archivo', which comes from the Latin 'archivum', meaning a place where public records are kept.
First recorded: 16th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'archivar' only apply to physical papers?
No, it is very common in computing to refer to archiving digital files, emails, or data.
Is 'archivar' a formal word?
It is neutral. You can use it in a professional office setting or when talking about organizing your school papers at home.
What is the difference between 'guardar' and 'archivar'?
'Guardar' is a general word for 'to keep' or 'to save'. 'Archivar' is more specific, implying that you are organizing something into a specific storage system.