How to Say “Pdf File” in Spanish

archivo PDF
/aɾt͡ʃibo bdf/from spelling rules
The English phrase "pdf file" is translated into Spanish as archivo PDF.
This phrase refers to a digital document formatted as a Portable Document Format file.

Which one should you use?

You may also see Documento PDF or Fichero PDF used to refer to the same thing.

How does it change in a sentence?

The noun archivo is masculine, so the definite article used is el (e.g., el archivo PDF). When pluralizing, only the noun changes to archivos. The acronym PDF remains unchanged (e.g., los archivos PDF).

Did you know?

  • If you are looking for a 'file' in the sense of a metal tool used to smooth wood or metal, you would not use archivo, but instead use lima.
  • The word archivo is a cognate of the English word 'archive' and comes from the Greek word arkheîon, which originally referred to a city hall or public office.
  • While archivo is used globally, the term fichero is much more common in Spain than in Latin America to describe a computer file.

Examples in context

  • Necesito enviar el archivo PDF por correo electrónico.
    I need to email the PDF file.
  • Por favor, adjunte el documento PDF en el formulario.
    Please attach the PDF document to the form.
  • El sistema no puede abrir el fichero PDF.
    The system cannot open the PDF file.
  • ¿Me puedes pasar el PDF?
    Can you pass me the PDF?
  • Descarga el archivo en PDF para obtener más información.
    Download the file in PDF format for more information.
  • Te envié el archivo PDF por correo.
    I sent you the PDF file by email.
  • Necesito abrir el archivo PDF para leerlo.
    I need to open the PDF file to read it.
  • El archivo PDF es demasiado grande.
    The PDF file is too large.

Example conversation

Two colleagues are discussing a document in an office.

  1. Elena

    ¿Puedes enviarme el archivo PDF, Daniel?
    Can you send me the PDF file, Daniel?
  2. Daniel

    Sí, te lo mando ahora mismo.
    Yes, I'll send it to you right now.
  3. Elena

    Gracias, lo necesito para la reunión.
    Thanks, I need it for the meeting.
  4. Daniel

    De nada, Elena. Ya está en tu bandeja.
    You're welcome, Elena. It's already in your inbox.

Sources

  • IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
  • Word origins: Wiktionary entries archivo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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