custodio de registros
/kustodjo de ɾexistɾos/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'custodian of records' is translated into Spanish as custodio de registros.
This phrase refers to a person responsible for maintaining and protecting official documents or files for an organization.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase custodio de registros is composed of custodio (custodian/guardian), de (of) and registros (records/registers).
Which one should you use?
While custodio de registros is a direct translation, depositario de documentos (depository of documents) is a common alternative in many legal or administrative contexts across Spanish-speaking countries. Additionally, Responsable de Archivos can be used when the scope of the documents is broader, specifically referring to archives (archivos).
Did you know?
- While custodio de registros is used for documents, the word custodia also refers to the legal right of physical care and keeping of a child after a divorce.
- In Spanish, the word custodio describes not only a record keeper but also a specialized security guard or a person who guards a prisoner.
- In some Spanish administrative cultures, the Responsable de Archivos is not just a clerk but a certified professional with a specific university degree in archivism.
Examples in context
- La empresa contrató a un depositario de registros para garantizar la seguridad de los documentos.The company hired a custodian of records to ensure document security.
- Soy el encargado de los registros en esta oficina y me aseguro de que todo esté organizado.I am the custodian of records in this office, and I ensure everything is organized.
- El custodio de registros debe asegurar la integridad de los archivos.The custodian of records must ensure the integrity of the files.
- Él actúa como el custodio de registros de la empresa.He acts as the custodian of records for the company.
- El custodio de registros debe proteger todos los documentos.The custodian of records must protect all documents.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are preparing for a legal audit.
- Sofía¿Quién es el custodio de registros aquí?Who is the custodian of records here?
- JavierCreo que el señor Gómez es el custodio de registros.I think Mr. Gómez is the custodian of records.
- SofíaPerfecto, llamaré a Javier para informarle.Perfect, I will call Javier to inform him.
- JavierEstá bien, yo buscaré los archivos.Alright, I will look for the files.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
