registro público
/rexistɾo publiko/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'public record' is translated into Spanish as registro público.
registro público refers to an official document or set of documents that is available for the general public to inspect. When referring to the concept of 'the public record' as a singular entity, you would typically use the definite article el registro público.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of registro, meaning 'record' or 'registry' and público, meaning 'public'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the variation Acta Pública is used when referring to a public record or document.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural 'public records', you must pluralize both the noun and the adjective, resulting in registros públicos.
Did you know?
- The word registro can also mean a 'frisk' or a 'search' performed by the police. While it refers to a public record in an office, a registro in a street context involves a physical inspection of a person or vehicle.
- Beyond legal documents, the word registro is used in Spanish linguistics to describe the 'level' of formality a speaker chooses, such as a formal or informal 'register'.
- In Mexico, the term Acta Pública is frequently used to denote a public record that has been certified by a notary. This specific phrasing elevates the document from a simple entry to a legally binding instrument of truth.
Examples in context
- El Registro Público es responsable de almacenar y proporcionar acceso a los registros públicos.The Public Record Office is responsible for storing and providing access to public records.
- Necesito revisar los documentos públicos para obtener más información sobre el caso.I need to review the public records to gather more information about the case.
- Por favor, obtén una copia del acta pública para revisarla.Please obtain a copy of the public record to review it.
- Debes solicitar el certificado en el Registro Oficial para obtener el registro público.You need to apply for the certificate in the Official Registry to obtain the public record.
- Toda la información está en el registro público.All the information is in the public record.
- Debes consultar el registro público de la propiedad.You must consult the public property record.
- Ese documento ya aparece en el registro público.That document already appears in the public record.
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are discussing a legal matter.
- Lucía¿Puedes encontrar el acta en el registro público?Can you find the minutes in the public record?
- AlejandroSí, yo puedo buscarlo hoy mismo.Yes, I can look for it today.
- LucíaGracias, Alejandro, es muy importante.Thank you, Alejandro, it is very important.
- AlejandroNo hay problema, Lucía.No problem, Lucía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
