récord
“récord” means “record” in Spanish (best achievement or performance).
record
Also: all-time best
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El atleta rompió el récord mundial de los 100 metros planos.
B1The athlete broke the world record for the 100-meter dash.
Este verano registramos un récord de visitantes en el parque nacional.
B2This summer we registered a record number of visitors in the national park.
Su récord de ventas en un solo día es impresionante.
B2Their sales record in a single day is impressive.
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Words that translate to "récord" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: récord
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses the plural form of 'récord'?
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This word is a direct borrowing from the English word 'record', which itself came from the Old French 'recorder' and ultimately the Latin 'recordari' (to remember). Spanish adopted it to specifically mean an outstanding achievement, primarily in sports.
First recorded: Mid-20th century (in this specific sporting context)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'récord' have an accent mark?
The accent mark is there to make sure you stress the first syllable (REH-kord). Standard Spanish rules would usually stress the last syllable of a word ending in 'd', but since this word comes from English and keeps the stress pattern, the accent is necessary to show the correct pronunciation.