notario
“notario” means “notary” in Spanish (legal professional).
notary
Also: civil law notary
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El notario tiene que firmar el contrato.
A2The notary has to sign the contract.
Mañana vamos al notario para completar la compra de la casa.
B1Tomorrow we are going to the notary to complete the house purchase.
El notario dio fe de que el documento era una copia fiel del original.
C1The notary certified that the document was a true copy of the original.
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Where would you go to sign the final papers for a house purchase?
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From the Latin 'notarius', which originally meant a person who took notes or wrote in shorthand (clerk).
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is a Spanish 'notario' the same as a 'notary public' in the US?
No. In the US, many people can become a notary public with a simple application. in Spanish-speaking countries, a 'notario' is a prestigious, highly-trained lawyer who has passed extremely difficult state exams.
Can a notario give legal advice?
Yes, they are legal experts who ensure that contracts follow the law, though they are meant to be neutral parties between a buyer and seller.
Is the word always masculine?
The word 'notario' refers to a male notary. For a female notary, you would use 'la notaria'.