poder notarial
/podeɾ notaɾjal/from spelling rules
The English phrase "power of attorney" is translated into Spanish as poder notarial.
In a legal context, you will often see the phrase used with the verb otorgar, such as in otorgar un poder notarial (to grant a power of attorney).
Meaning: document (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of poder, meaning power or authority and notarial, which means relating to a notary.
Which one should you use?
While poder notarial and poder legal are both formal translations for "power of attorney", poder is often used on its own in practical or less formal legal settings to refer to the document.
How does it change in a sentence?
When referring to multiple documents or authorities, the plural form is poderes notariales, where both the noun and the adjective are pluralized.
How do you pronounce it?
/podeɾ notaɾjal/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the 'notario' is not just a witness like a typical English notary, but a highly trained lawyer with significant public authority to draft and validate such documents.
- In Spanish, the word poder is used both as a noun meaning 'power' and as a verb meaning 'to be able to'. This creates common legal puns where a lawyer asks if someone has the poder to act.
- A poder notarial focuses on the 'notarial' aspect of the process. This emphasizes the official state registration of the act rather than the involvement of an 'attorney' as the English phrase does.
Examples in context
- Con el poder notarial puedo firmar.I can sign by power of attorney.This sentence shows how to use poder notarial to describe the ability to sign documents.Tatoeba #7586990 by arh, translation #9668303 by DJ_Saidez
- Necesito redactar un poder notarial para mi madre.I need to draft a power of attorney for my mother.
- Necesito un poder notarial para vender la casa.I need a power of attorney to sell the house.
- El abogado redactó el poder notarial ayer.The lawyer drafted the power of attorney yesterday.
Example conversation
María and Javier are discussing legal paperwork for a property sale.
- María¿Ya tienes el poder notarial, Javier?Do you have the power of attorney already, Javier?
- JavierTodavía no, lo estoy preparando ahora.Not yet, I am preparing it now.
- MaríaEs muy importante para la firma de hoy.It is very important for today's signing.
- JavierLo sé, lo tendré listo pronto.I know, I will have it ready soon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
