Hacer una copia de seguridad
Example: Es importante hacer una copia de seguridad de tus archivos.
Definition
"Hacer una copia de seguridad" means to create a duplicate version of important data or files to prevent loss in case of damage or failure. It involves saving or storing information securely so it can be restored if the original is lost or corrupted.
Etymology
The phrase "hacer una copia de seguridad" comes from Spanish, where "hacer" means to do or make, "copia" means copy, and "de seguridad" means of security or safety. Together, it literally means 'to make a copy for safety.' The concept emerged alongside increasing use of computers and digital data, emphasizing protecting information.
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"Hacer una copia de seguridad" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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