archivos
“archivos” means “files” in Spanish (digital data or documents).
files
Also: archives, records
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Por favor, guarda todos los archivos en esta carpeta.
A1Please save all the files in this folder.
Los archivos históricos de la ciudad se quemaron en el incendio.
B1The city's historical archives burned in the fire.
Necesitamos liberar espacio; hay demasiados archivos temporales.
A2We need to free up space; there are too many temporary files.
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Quick Quiz: archivos
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'archivos'?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the Latin *archivum*, which itself came from the Greek *arkheion*, meaning 'public records' or 'residence of the magistrates' (where records were kept). It has always been related to keeping important documents safe.
First recorded: 15th century (in Spanish)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'archivos' only used for digital files?
No, while it is most commonly used for digital files today, it is still the correct word for physical collections of historical documents or official records (archives).
If I want to say 'to file' (the action), what word should I use?
You should use the verb *archivar*. For example, 'Yo necesito archivar estos papeles' (I need to file these papers).