expedientes
“expedientes” means “files” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
files, recordsAlso: dossiers, proceedings
📝 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.
Word Connections
transcriptsAlso: academic 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.
Word Connections
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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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👥 Word Family
📚 Etymology
From the Latin 'expediens,' which refers to 'setting free' or 'preparing.' In a legal sense, it evolved to mean the documents prepared to move a case forward.
First recorded: 16th century
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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.'