registro
/reˈxistɾo/
The Spanish word for 'registry' is registro.
registro is a formal term used to convey the concept of a registry. It can also be used in the phrase la oficina de registro to mean 'registry office'.
Meaning: database (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, Registro is widely used for registry in various contexts. In Mexico, a common way to refer to a registry is by using the term Catálogo or Catálogo de regalos.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of registro is registros.
How do you pronounce it?
/reˈxistɾo/
Did you know?
- Beyond a database, registro is the standard word used by police and airport security for a 'search' or 'frisk' of a person or luggage.
- In linguistic studies, registro refers to the 'register' of a speaker, meaning the level of formality they choose based on their social context.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the term registro is used in hotels to describe the 'check-in' process, rather than just the guest list.
Examples in context
- El registro de nacimientoThe birth registry
- El listado de regalosThe gift registry
- ¿Firmaste el registro de invitados?Did you sign the guest registry?
- La lista de casamientoThe wedding registry
- El registro de clientes es muy grande.The customer registry is very large.
- Debemos actualizar el registro de inventario.We must update the inventory registry.
- No hay datos en el registro central.There are no data in the central registry.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are working in an office checking computer files.
- Alejandro¿Has revisado el registro de ventas?Have you checked the sales registry?
- LucíaSí, Alejandro, pero no encuentro la factura.Yes, Alejandro, but I cannot find the invoice.
- AlejandroQuizás falte en el registro digital.Perhaps it is missing from the digital registry.
- LucíaVoy a buscarlo de nuevo ahora.I am going to look for it again now.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry registro, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
