registrar
“registrar” means “to record” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
to record
Also: to register, to check in
📝 In Action
Tienes que registrar tu nombre en la lista.
A1You have to record your name on the list.
El termómetro registró una temperatura muy alta.
B1The thermometer recorded a very high temperature.
Me voy a registrar en el hotel ahora mismo.
A2I am going to check in to the hotel right now.
to search
Also: to frisk, to inspect
📝 In Action
La policía registró la casa durante horas.
B1The police searched the house for hours.
Me registraron la maleta en la aduana.
A2They searched my suitcase at customs.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Which sentence means 'The police searched my car'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From Latin 'registrum', which comes from 'regesta' (things recorded or carried back). It has always been related to keeping track of information.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'registrar' always a regular verb?
Yes! It follows the standard pattern for verbs ending in -ar in every tense.
Can I use 'registrar' to mean 'to search for a lost key'?
No, for that you should use 'buscar.' Use 'registrar' only when you are searching/inspecting a specific place or person (like a suitcase or a room).