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backup in Spanish

backup in Spanish is reserva, respaldo, copia de reserva — backup means a person, plan, or system kept in reserve in case the main one fails.

backup in Spanish

reserva
adj
Standby, reserve or extra.
reserva
noun
A reserve or substitute.
respaldo
noun
A reserve or substitute.
copia de reserva
noun
(computing) A copy of a file or record, stored separately from the original, that can be used to recover the original if it is damaged or destroyed.
copia de respaldo
noun
(computing) A copy of a file or record, stored separately from the original, that can be used to recover the original if it is damaged or destroyed.
copia de seguridad
noun
(computing) A copy of a file or record, stored separately from the original, that can be used to recover the original if it is damaged or destroyed.

What does "backup" mean?

  1. noun A person, plan, or system kept in reserve in case the main one fails.
    "The pilot switched to the backup system when the main engine failed."
  2. noun A copy of digital files kept separately so the originals can be restored if lost or damaged.
    "Make a backup of your files before you update the software."
  3. noun A buildup or blockage that stops something from flowing normally, such as traffic or plumbing.
    "A backup in the kitchen sink meant the water would not drain away."
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backup in a sentence

  • The pilot switched to the backup system when the main engine failed.
  • Always bring a backup charger when you travel.
  • Make a backup of your files before you update the software.
  • The company restores its data from a nightly backup whenever a server crashes.

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What is "backup" in Spanish?
"backup" in Spanish is reserva, respaldo, copia de reserva. backup means: A person, plan, or system kept in reserve in case the main one fails.
How do you use "backup" in a sentence?
Example: "The pilot switched to the backup system when the main engine failed." In Spanish, "backup" is reserva, respaldo, copia de reserva.
Are there other ways to say "backup" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 5 translations listed for "backup": reserva, respaldo, copia de reserva, copia de respaldo, copia de seguridad.
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