No. 9,814 in Spanish

backup

"Backup" in Spanish refers to a copy or support used as a reserve or replacement.

In a sentence

Tengo una copia de seguridad por si se pierde el archivo original.
I have a backup in case the original file is lost.
Here, 'backup' refers to having a duplicate or secure copy, emphasizing data backup.
Necesitamos un plan de respaldo en caso de que falle el principal.
We need a backup plan in case the main one fails.
In this sentence, 'backup' describes a secondary plan or alternative option as support.
Pidieron ayuda a otro equipo como refuerzo para cumplir con el plazo.
They asked another team for backup to meet the deadline.
The term 'backup' here is used metaphorically to describe additional support or assistance.

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