Noun
/kɑˈkeɪ/
The word "cache" refers to a store of something that is hidden or stored away, often for future use. In the context of technology, it may refer to a component that stores data so future requests for that data can be served faster. In general usage, it often relates to a collection of items or resources kept in a secure or secretive manner.
The frequency of use is moderate, often appearing in both oral speech and written contexts, particularly in discussions related to technology or resource management.
El programador almacenó información en el cache para mejorar la velocidad de la aplicación.
The programmer stored information in the cache to improve the application's speed.
Encontré un cache de monedas antiguas en el jardín.
I found a cache of ancient coins in the garden.
El navegador utiliza un cache para recordar las páginas visitadas.
The browser uses a cache to remember visited pages.
While "cache" itself may not typically form idiomatic expressions in Spanish, the concept of 'cache' may appear in broader phrases related to storage or hidden resources. Here are several expressions that encapsulate similar ideas:
Tener un as bajo la manga
To have an ace up your sleeve.
Meaning: To have a hidden advantage or secret resource.
Sacar un conejo de la chistera
To pull a rabbit out of a hat.
Meaning: To produce a surprising or effective solution unexpectedly, similar to revealing a hidden cache.
A buen hambre no hay mal pan
When hunger is great, no bread is bad.
Meaning: This phrase underscores the idea of valuing or "hoarding" resources (or food) when in need.
Siempre tiene un as bajo la manga para cualquier situación complicada.
He always has an ace up his sleeve for any complicated situation.
Cuando llegó el momento de la prueba, sacó un conejo de la chistera y sorprendió a todos.
When the moment of the test arrived, he pulled a rabbit out of the hat and surprised everyone.
A menudo, en tiempos de crisis, se recuerda que a buen hambre no hay mal pan.
Often, in times of crisis, it is remembered that when hunger is great, no bread is bad.
The word "cache" comes from the early 19th century and is derived from the American English version of the French "cacher," which means "to hide." This origin underscores the concept of hidden storage or concealment.
Synonyms: - Almacenamiento (Storage) - Reserva (Reserve) - Acopio (Stockpile)
Antonyms: - Desperdicio (Waste) - Exposición (Exposure) - Revelación (Revelation)
These terms further enrich understanding by providing context-related alternatives that convey similar meanings to "cache."