inscripción
“inscripción” means “registration” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
registration, enrollment
Also: membership, signing up
📝 In Action
La inscripción para el curso de cocina es gratuita.
A1Registration for the cooking course is free.
¿Cuándo termina el plazo de inscripción?
A2When does the registration period end?
Necesitas llenar este formulario para completar tu inscripción.
B1You need to fill out this form to complete your enrollment.
inscription, engraving
Also: caption
📝 In Action
El anillo tiene una inscripción que dice 'siempre juntos'.
B1The ring has an inscription that says 'always together'.
Hay una inscripción antigua en la base de la estatua.
B2There is an ancient inscription at the base of the statue.
La inscripción en la tumba era difícil de leer.
B2The engraving on the tomb was hard to read.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: inscripción
Question 1 of 3
Which of these is the correct plural form of 'inscripción'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'inscriptio', which combines 'in' (on/into) and 'scribere' (to write). Essentially, it means 'to write onto something'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'inscripción' masculine or feminine?
It is feminine. You should always say 'la inscripción' or 'las inscripciones'.
Can I use 'registro' instead of 'inscripción'?
Sometimes. 'Registro' is more about the record itself (the data), while 'inscripción' is the process of signing up. If you are joining a club, 'inscripción' is more natural.
Is the 'p' silent in 'inscripción'?
No, the 'p' is usually pronounced softly. However, in some casual speech or regional accents, it might sound very faint, but in standard Spanish, you should try to pronounce it.