external storage

• Dispositivo ou mídia usado para armazenar dados fora do disco interno principal do computador, como um pendrive, um disco rígido externo ou armazenamento em nuvem.

A device or medium used to store data outside of a computer's main internal drive, such as a USB flash drive, external hard drive, or cloud storage service.

1. External data storage deviceB1formal

   A device or medium used to store data outside of a computer's main internal storage, such as a hard drive, SSD, or USB flash drive.

   Armazenamento externo

   • I backed up all my photos to an external storage drive.
   • External storage is essential for keeping large files safe.
   • He uses a portable external storage device for work.

2. Cloud storageB1informal

   A service that stores data on remote servers accessed via the internet, often used as an alternative to physical devices.

   Armazenamento em nuvem

   • Many people now use cloud services for external storage.
   • External storage in the cloud allows access from anywhere.
   • She uploaded her documents to an external storage provider.