título limpio
/titulo limpjo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "clean title" is translated into Spanish as título limpio.
Which one should you use?
Escritura sin cargas is used to denote a title with no liens or encumbrances, and Título sin gravámenes is used to denote a title specifically free of any liens. In certain regions like Argentina and Uruguay, Título saneado is used to describe a title where all previous legal irregularities have been resolved.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina and Uruguay, the term Título saneado is used to refer to a clean title where all legal irregularities have been resolved.
Did you know?
- The term saneado used in Argentina and Uruguay comes from the verb sanear which means 'to make healthy'. It frames the process of clearing a title as 'healing' a legal sickness in the property's history.
- While English uses 'clean' to mean free of liens, Spanish often uses gravamen to describe these burdens. This word shares a root with 'gravity' as it refers to a weight or burden placed upon the property.
- The Spanish word limpio is a direct descendant of the Latin limpidus, making it a linguistic cousin to the English word 'limpid' used to describe clear liquids.
Examples in context
- Antes de comprar una vivienda, siempre es importante asegurarse de que la escritura sin cargas esté en regla.Before buying a house, it is always important to ensure that the clean title is in order.
- Me aseguraré de que la casa tenga un título sin problemas antes de concretar la compra.I will make sure the house has a clean title before finalizing the purchase.
- No conviene adquirir una propiedad sin una escritura limpia o clara.It is not advisable to acquire a property without a clean title.
- Busco un vehículo con título limpio.I am looking for a vehicle with a clean title.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are discussing a used car for sale.
- MateoMira este auto, parece estar muy bien.Look at this car, it seems to be in great shape.
- SofíaEs verdad, pero ¿sabes si tiene título limpio?True, but do you know if it has a clean title?
- MateoSí, el vendedor confirmó que tiene título limpio.Yes, the seller confirmed that it has a clean title.
- SofíaPerfecto, entonces podemos ir a verlo hoy.Perfect, then we can go see it today.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries limpio, título, CC BY-SA 4.0.
