Save as Meaning in English
expression
ˈseɪv/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz
SAYV-AZ or SAYV-EZ
sˈeɪv/ /ˈæs
SAYV-AS
Definition
To store a copy of a file with a new name, type, or location on a computer or device.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in computer and software contexts. In menus, 'Save As' lets you change the file's name, format, or destination. Often used to keep the original file unchanged. Not commonly used outside tech.
Spanish: guardar como - guardar con nombrePortuguese (BR): salvar como - salvar com nomePortuguese (PT): guardar como - guardar com nomeChinese (Simplified): 另存为Chinese (Traditional): 另存新檔Hindi: सेव ऐज़ करें - नाम से सेव करेंArabic: حفظ باسمBengali: সেভ অ্যাজ - অন্য নামে সংরক্ষণ করুনRussian: Сохранить какJapanese: 名前を付けて保存Vietnamese: Lưu thành - Lưu dưới dạngKorean: 다른 이름으로 저장Turkish: Farklı kaydetUrdu: سیو ایز - نئے نام سے محفوظ کریںIndonesian: Simpan sebagai
Example Sentences
Click on Save As to make a copy of your document.
basic
Use Save As if you want to rename the file.
basic
After editing, go to File and select Save As.
basic
Sometimes I use Save As so I don’t lose my original photos.
natural
If you hit Save As, you can export the file as a PDF.
natural
I always forget to Save As when making changes, and end up overwriting old files.
natural