registrarse
/rexistɾaɾse/from spelling rules
The English phrase "check-in" can be expressed in Spanish as registrarse.
The term refers to the act of checking in. While registrarse is the standard verb, you may use el registro as a noun to refer to the actual process or the registration desk. In many modern travel settings like airports or hotels, it is common to hear the colloquial anglicism hacer el check-in.
Meaning: act of checking in (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain and some Latin American countries, Facturación is used to refer to the check-in process. In some Latin American countries, you may also see Registro de entrada used for the same purpose.
How does it change in a sentence?
registrarse is a reflexive verb. This means you must use a reflexive pronoun (me, te, se, nos, os, se) to indicate that you are checking yourself in.
How do you pronounce it?
/rexistɾaɾse/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the hotel check-in is not just a formality but a legal requirement to provide a passport to the local police via the parte policial.
- The word registro can also mean a 'search' or 'inspection' in certain legal or police contexts, such as a house search, which is a very different sense than a hotel registration.
- In Spain, the term facturar is used specifically for checking luggage, meaning you can registrarse at a hotel but facturar your bags at an airport.
Examples in context
- Disculpe, ¿puede indicarme dónde puedo hacer el registro en este hotel?Excuse me, can you please tell me where I can do the check-in in this hotel?
- Señorita, ¿dónde puedo hacer el check-in para mi vuelo?Miss, where can I do the check-in for my flight?
- ¿Ya te has registrado para el evento? Recuerda que deberías hacerlo antes de la fecha límite.Have you checked-in for the event yet? Remember, you should do it before the deadline.
- El mostrador de facturación para los vuelos nacionales se encuentra a tu izquierda.The check-in counter for domestic flights is on your left.
- Por favor, diríjase a la recepción para realizar el registro de entrada.Please, go to the front desk to do the check-in.
- El proceso para registrarse es muy rápido.The process to check in is very fast.
- ¿A qué hora hay que registrarse?What time do we have to check in?
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía arrive at a hotel reception.
- DanielHola, queremos registrarse en el hotel.Hello, we want to check in at the hotel.
- SofíaHola, Daniel. ¿Tiene su pasaporte a mano?Hello, Daniel. Do you have your passport handy?
- DanielSí, aquí tiene los documentos.Yes, here are the documents.
- SofíaGracias, Sofía y Daniel. Aquí tienen sus llaves.Thank you, Sofía and Daniel. Here are your keys.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry registrarse, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
