historial
“historial” means “history” in Spanish (browsing, search, digital activity).
history, record
Also: log, file
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Borré mi historial de navegación antes de prestar mi computadora.
B1I deleted my browsing history before lending my computer.
Necesitas enviar tu historial crediticio para solicitar el préstamo.
B2You need to submit your credit history/record to apply for the loan.
El historial médico de la paciente está en el sistema.
B1The patient's medical record is in the system.
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Quick Quiz: historial
Question 1 of 2
Which Spanish word would you use to ask a doctor for your list of past treatments?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Spanish noun *historia* (history) combined with the suffix *-al*, which means 'pertaining to' or 'related to.' It developed specifically to mean a document or log containing a record of past events or actions.
First recorded: Mid-20th century (in its modern usage referring to records/logs)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'historial' the same as 'historia'?
No. 'Historia' means 'history' (the subject) or 'story' (a narrative). 'Historial' means 'record' or 'log'—a collection of documented events, like your browsing data, health file, or work background.
Why is 'historial' masculine if 'historia' is feminine?
'Historial' is a noun derived from an adjective form (related to history). Many Spanish nouns ending in '-al' are masculine, and this word follows that common pattern, regardless of the gender of its root word.