fil

a set of papers or documents kept together because they are about the same subject or person

archivo, expediente

• keep a file on somebody/something

Collocations file folder · patient's file

• The police have a file on every criminal.

  La policía tiene un expediente de cada delincuente.

a tool with sharp metal teeth used for smoothing or cutting wood, stone, etc.

herramienta para afilar o cortar

• [transitive], T + obj

Collocations file cabinet · metal file

• He uses a file to sharpen his knives.

  Él usa una herramienta para afilar sus cuchillos.

a collection of related information stored in a computer, usually with the same name and extension

archivo (en computadora)

• [transitive], T + obj

Collocations file format · file system

• She saved the file on her computer.

  Ella guardó el archivo en su computadora.

to send a document or information to an official place for safekeeping or record

enviar, archivar

• [transitive], T + obj

Collocations file a report · file a complaint

• He filed his tax return on time.

  Él presentó su declaración de impuestos a tiempo.

to shave or cut the nails of (a horse, dog, etc.)

afeitar, cortar las uñas

• [transitive], T + obj

Collocations file a horse's hooves · file a dog's nails

• The groom files the horse’s hooves regularly.

  El mozo afeita las pezuñas del caballo regularmente.

to make an official complaint or lawsuit against someone in court

presentar una demanda, denunciar

• [transitive], T + obj

Collocations file a lawsuit · file charges

• She filed a lawsuit against the company.

  Ella presentó una demanda contra la empresa.

to move slowly and carefully in one direction, especially when you are not sure where to go next

moverse lentamente y con cuidado

• [intransitive]

Collocations file into a room · file out of the building

• The students filed into the classroom.

  Los estudiantes entraron en el salón de clases lentamente y con cuidado.

to arrange things in a particular order, especially alphabetically or by date

ordenar, clasificar

• [transitive], T + obj

Collocations file documents · file emails

• She files her letters by date.

  Ella clasifica sus cartas por fecha.