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reglamento

reh-glah-MEHN-toh/reɣlaˈmento/

“reglamento” means “regulations” in Spanish (a formal set of rules).

regulations, rulebook

Also: bylaws, code
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General
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📝 In Action

Debes leer el reglamento antes de empezar a trabajar.

A2

You must read the regulations before starting to work.

El árbitro aplicó el reglamento estrictamente durante el partido.

B1

The referee applied the rulebook strictly during the match.

Estamos redactando el nuevo reglamento interno de la empresa.

B2

We are drafting the company's new internal regulations.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • normativa (regulations/rules)
  • estatutos (statutes/bylaws)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • reglamento interno – internal rules
  • cumplir el reglamento – to follow the rules
  • según el reglamento – according to the rulebook

Idioms & Expressions

  • saltarse el reglamento – To break or bypass the rules intentionally.

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "reglamento" in Spanish:

bylaws→code→regulations→rulebook→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: reglamento

Question 1 of 3

If you are playing a professional sport and need to check a rule, what would you ask for?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
regla(rule) — Noun
reglamentar(to regulate) — Verb
reglamentario(required/regulatory) — Adjective
regular(to regulate/adjust) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Derived from the Latin 'regula' (rule or bar) combined with the suffix '-mentum', which indicates the result of an action. It literally means 'the instrument of ruling'.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: règlementItalian: regolamentoPortuguese: regulamento

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can 'reglamento' be plural?

Yes, 'los reglamentos' is used if you are talking about multiple sets of rules from different organizations or different versions of rules.

Is it 'el reglamento' or 'la reglamento'?

It is always 'el reglamento' because it is a masculine noun.

Is 'reglamento' more formal than 'reglas'?

Yes, 'reglamento' sounds more official and structured, while 'reglas' can be informal (like house rules).