registro
“registro” means “record” in Spanish. It has 5 different meanings depending on context:
record, entry
Also: log
📝 In Action
El sistema guarda un registro de todas las llamadas.
A2The system keeps a record of all the calls.
Encontré un registro antiguo de mi abuelo en la biblioteca.
B1I found an old entry for my grandfather in the library.
registration, enrollment
Also: check-in
📝 In Action
El registro para la conferencia comienza a las nueve.
B1Registration for the conference starts at nine.
Necesitas completar el formulario de registro antes del viernes.
B1You need to complete the registration form before Friday.
search, inspection
Also: frisk
📝 In Action
La policía obtuvo una orden para realizar un registro en el apartamento.
B2The police obtained a warrant to carry out a search of the apartment.
Tuvimos que pasar por un registro de seguridad muy estricto.
C1We had to go through a very strict security inspection.
register
Also: tone
📝 In Action
El tenor tiene un registro muy alto.
C1The tenor has a very high register (vocal range).
Debes usar un registro formal al escribir un correo al profesor.
C1You should use a formal register (tone) when writing an email to the professor.
I register, I record
Also: I check
📝 In Action
Yo registro mis gastos cada semana en una hoja de cálculo.
A2I record my expenses every week on a spreadsheet.
Antes de empezar, yo registro mi nombre en la lista.
A2Before starting, I register my name on the list.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "registro" in Spanish:
check-in→enrollment→entry→frisk→i check→i record→i register→inspection→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: registro
Question 1 of 2
Which meaning of 'registro' is used when talking about signing up for a university course?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the Medieval Latin 'registrum,' which meant 'a list' or 'a book of records.' It has been used in Spanish since the 14th century.
First recorded: 14th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'registro' masculine or feminine?
'Registro' is always a masculine noun: 'el registro'. Do not confuse it with other nouns ending in -o that might be feminine (like 'la mano').
How is 'registro' different from 'inscripción'?
They are often synonyms for 'registration.' 'Registro' is slightly broader and can refer to the physical document or database (the record), while 'inscripción' focuses specifically on the act of enrolling or subscribing.