carpeta

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A practical means of keeping what is needed close at hand.

Examples

  • Guardé los certificados en una carpeta azul.
    I kept the certificates in a blue folder.
  • La mesa de juego estaba cubierta por una carpeta verde.
    The gaming table was covered with a green cloth.
  • Crea una carpeta nueva para las fotografías.
    Create a new folder for the photographs.
  • Llevaba los dibujos protegidos dentro de una carpeta.
    She carried the drawings protected inside a portfolio.
  • No borres la carpeta del sistema.
    Do not delete the system folder.

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Meanings

Paper holder or writing case

noun
office
neutral
A folded holder for keeping papers, including ring binders and larger cases that also provide a writing surface.

Examples

  • Guardé los certificados en una carpeta azul.
    I kept the certificates in a blue folder.
  • Cada alumno trajo una carpeta de anillas.
    Each student brought a ring binder.
  • La abogada abrió la carpeta del caso sobre la mesa.
    The lawyer opened the case file on the table.
  • Ordena estas facturas en carpetas distintas.
    Sort these invoices into separate folders.
  • Llevaba los dibujos protegidos dentro de una carpeta.
    She carried the drawings protected inside a portfolio.

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Financial list for collection or exchange

noun
finance
formal
A detailed statement of securities or commercial instruments submitted for collection, exchange, or repayment.

Examples

  • El banco presentó la carpeta de valores al cobro.
    The bank submitted the schedule of securities for collection.
  • La carpeta detalla los efectos que vencen este mes.
    The statement details the instruments due this month.
  • El contable revisó la carpeta antes del canje.
    The accountant reviewed the schedule before the exchange.
  • Faltaba un título en la carpeta de amortización.
    A security was missing from the repayment statement.
  • Adjuntaron una carpeta con la relación de operaciones.
    They attached a statement listing the transactions.

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Cloth covering for furniture or doors

noun
furnishings
archaic
A cloth used historically over doors, tables, or chests, and regionally in the Southern Cone as a protective mat or green gaming-table cover.

Examples

  • Una carpeta bordada protegía la cómoda.
    An embroidered mat protected the chest of drawers.
  • La vieja taberna conservaba una carpeta junto a la puerta.
    The old tavern kept a cloth hanging by the door.
  • En Uruguay pusieron una carpeta bajo la bandeja de plata.
    In Uruguay they placed a mat under the silver tray.
  • La mesa de juego estaba cubierta por una carpeta verde.
    The gaming table was covered with a green cloth.
  • El inventario menciona una carpeta de tela sobre el arca.
    The inventory mentions a cloth cover over the chest.

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Computer folder

noun
computing
technical
A directory used to group and organize files and other directories on a computer.

Examples

  • Crea una carpeta nueva para las fotografías.
    Create a new folder for the photographs.
  • El informe está en la carpeta de proyectos.
    The report is in the projects folder.
  • Moví los archivos a otra carpeta.
    I moved the files to another folder.
  • Comparte la carpeta con todo el equipo.
    Share the folder with the whole team.
  • No borres la carpeta del sistema.
    Do not delete the system folder.

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Social experience and people skills

noun
social
informal
In Argentina and Uruguay, practical experience and skill in dealing smoothly with other people.

Examples

  • Ese vendedor tiene mucha carpeta para tratar con clientes.
    That salesperson has plenty of people skills for dealing with clients.
  • En Buenos Aires dicen que le falta carpeta para ese cargo.
    In Buenos Aires they say he lacks the experience for that position.
  • La política ganó carpeta después de años de campaña.
    The politician gained savvy after years of campaigning.
  • No basta con estudiar, también hace falta carpeta.
    Studying is not enough, practical experience is also needed.
  • Su carpeta le permitió calmar la discusión.
    Her people skills allowed her to calm the argument.

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Hotel reception in Cuba

noun
hospitality
neutral
In Cuba, the hotel desk or office where guests are received and assisted.

Examples

  • En Cuba dejamos las llaves en la carpeta del hotel.
    In Cuba we left the keys at the hotel front desk.
  • Pregunte en la carpeta si queda alguna habitación.
    Ask at reception whether any rooms are available.
  • La carpeta confirmó nuestra reserva.
    The front desk confirmed our reservation.
  • El huésped llamó desde la carpeta.
    The guest called from reception.
  • Había un recepcionista nuevo en la carpeta.
    There was a new receptionist at the front desk.

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Etymology

From French carpette, “small rug,” itself from English carpet. The Spanish word developed its familiar paper-holder sense and does not mean English “carpet.”

FAQ

What does carpeta usually mean?

Most often, carpeta means a folder, file, or binder used for papers, or a folder on a computer.

Is carpeta masculine or feminine?

Carpeta is feminine, so the usual singular form is la carpeta.

Does carpeta mean “carpet”?

No. English carpet means alfombra or moqueta, while Spanish carpeta normally means “folder.”

What is the plural of carpeta?

The regular plural is carpetas.

What does carpeta mean on a computer?

It means a folder or directory used to organize files.

Does carpeta have regional meanings?

Yes. It can name a furniture mat, social experience in Argentina and Uruguay, or a hotel reception in Cuba.

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