expedientes
/eks-peh-DYEN-tess/
files
Expedientes can refer to a collection of files or documents regarding a specific case.
expedientes(noun)
files
?collection of documents about a person or case
,records
?official documentation
dossiers
?detailed reports on a specific subject
,proceedings
?legal or administrative actions
📝 In Action
Tengo que organizar todos los expedientes de los clientes.
B1I have to organize all the client files.
El abogado revisó los expedientes antes del juicio.
B2The lawyer reviewed the case files before the trial.
La policía abrió varios expedientes para investigar el caso.
B2The police opened several files to investigate the case.
💡 Grammar Points
Plural and Gender
This is the plural form of 'expediente.' It is a masculine noun, so you always use 'los' or 'unos' with it (e.g., los expedientes).
❌ Common Pitfalls
False Friend Alert
Mistake: "Using 'expedientes' to mean 'expeditions' (trips)."
Correction: Use 'expediciones' for trips or voyages. 'Expedientes' refers specifically to paperwork or records.
⭐ Usage Tips
When to use it
Use this word whenever you are talking about the 'paper trail' for a person, like medical records at a hospital or student records at a school.
Expedientes also refers to academic transcripts or records.
📝 In Action
La universidad pidió los expedientes académicos de los solicitantes.
B2The university asked for the applicants' academic transcripts.
Ella tiene uno de los mejores expedientes de su clase.
C1She has one of the best academic records in her class.
⭐ Usage Tips
Academic Context
In Spain and Latin America, if someone mentions their 'expediente' in a school context, they are usually talking about their overall GPA and course history.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: expedientes
Question 1 of 2
If you are applying for a master's degree and they ask for your 'expedientes,' what do they want?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'expedientes' ever mean 'expeditions'?
Generally, no. For a journey or scientific trip, use 'expediciones.' 'Expedientes' is almost always about paperwork, files, or legal/academic records.
How do you say 'to file away records'?
You would usually say 'archivar los expedientes.'