proceso de despacho de aduanas
/pɾoθeso de despat͡ʃo de adwanas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "customs clearance process" is translated into Spanish as proceso de despacho de aduanas.
This phrase refers to the official procedure of presenting documents and paying duties to get goods through a national border. In daily business operations, speakers often shorten the phrase to just despacho de aduanas.
Which one should you use?
While proceso de despacho de aduanas is the complete phrase, despacho de aduanas is a common shorthand used in business. To emphasize the bureaucratic aspect of the procedure, you can use Trámite de aduana.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word despacho is used for both the act of clearing customs and a physical professional workspace, such as a lawyer's office.
- The term trámite in trámite de aduana carries a stronger connotation of 'red tape' and tedious bureaucracy than the neutral English word 'process'.
- While proceso refers to the customs clearance procedure, it is also the standard Spanish term for a legal trial or a court case.
Examples in context
- Hola, quería saber cuánto tiempo demora el proceso de despacho aduanero.Hello, I wanted to know how long the customs clearance process takes.
- Por lo general, el procedimiento de despacho de aduanas puede tomar una semana, pero esto puede variar dependiendo de la carga y las inspecciones requeridas.Generally, the customs clearance procedure can take a week, but this can vary depending on the cargo and the required inspections.
- El proceso de despacho de aduanas es muy lento.The customs clearance process is very slow.
- Necesitamos completar el proceso de despacho de aduanas hoy.We need to complete the customs clearance process today.
- El proceso de despacho de aduanas requiere muchos documentos.The customs clearance process requires many documents.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are discussing a shipping delay at their office.
- Daniel¿Sabes por qué no ha llegado el paquete?Do you know why the package hasn't arrived?
- ElenaCreo que el proceso de despacho de aduanas se retrasó.I think the customs clearance process was delayed.
- DanielEso es un problema para nuestro cliente.That is a problem for our client.
- ElenaLo sé, llamaré a la agencia ahora mismo.I know, I will call the agency right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
