archivo adjunto
/aɾt͡ʃibo adxunto/from spelling rules
The English phrase "attached file" is archivo adjunto in Spanish.
archivo adjunto is a common formal expression for attached file, frequently seen in many email clients. You can also use Documento adjunto if you want to emphasize that the attached file is a document.
What does it mean word for word?
The word adjunto is the past participle of the verb adjuntar, meaning "attached" or "joined".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. For example, the plural form of archivo adjunto is archivos adjuntos.
Did you know?
- The adjective adjunto can also function as a noun in Spanish to refer to a person who is an 'assistant' or 'aide' in certain professional settings.
- The word archivo comes from the Greek word arkheîon, which originally referred to the building where the magistrates of Athens kept public records.
- Spanish speakers often use the verb adjuntar in the passive voice, saying se adjunta el archivo instead of stating that they are attaching it.
Examples in context
- Estimado señor García, le adjunto el formulario de solicitud de empleo.Dear Mr. García, I am attaching the job application form.
- El archivo adjunto es muy pesado.The attached file is very heavy.
- Revisa el archivo adjunto en el correo.Check the attached file in the email.
- No puedo abrir el archivo adjunto.I cannot open the attached file.
Example conversation
Javier is asking María about a document sent via email.
- Javier¿Viste el archivo adjunto, María?Did you see the attached file, María?
- MaríaSí, lo acabo de descargar.Yes, I just downloaded it.
- JavierPerfecto, dime si el archivo adjunto está bien.Perfect, tell me if the attached file is okay.
- MaríaTodo parece estar correcto, Javier.Everything seems to be correct, Javier.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries adjunto, archivo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
