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transcripción

trahn-skreep-syohntɾanskɾipˈsjon

“transcripción” means “transcription” in Spanish (The process of writing down something that was spoken.).

transcription

Also: transcript, arrangement
NounfB1
A person sitting at a desk with headphones on, carefully writing down spoken words into a notebook.

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La transcripción de la entrevista fue muy larga.

A2

The transcription of the interview was very long.

Necesitamos una transcripción literal de sus palabras.

B1

We need a word-for-word transcript of his words.

Aprendí a leer símbolos de transcripción fonética.

C1

I learned to read phonetic transcription symbols.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • copia (copy)
  • reproducción (reproduction)

Antonyms

  • original (original)
  • grabación (recording (the audio version, not the written one))

Common Collocations

  • transcripción literal – word-for-word transcript
  • transcripción médica – medical transcription
  • transcripción fonética – phonetic transcription

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Words that translate to "transcripción" in Spanish:

transcription→

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Quick Quiz: transcripción

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What is the main difference between 'transcripción' and 'traducción'?

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👥 Word Family▼
transcribir(to transcribe) — Verb
transcrito(transcribed / transcript) — Adjective
transcriptor(transcriber) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
canciónestaciónacción
📚 Etymology▼

From Latin 'transcriptio', combining 'trans' (across) and 'scribere' (to write). It literally means 'to write across' or copy from one place to another.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: transcriptionFrench: transcriptionItalian: trascrizione

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'transcripción' used for school grades?

Not usually. In many Spanish-speaking countries, school records are called 'expediente académico' or 'certificado de notas' rather than a 'transcript'.

Does 'transcripción' change when it becomes plural?

Yes. In the plural form 'transcripciones', the accent mark is removed because the stress naturally stays on the 'o' without needing the mark.

Can I use this word for DNA in science?

Yes! Just like in English, 'transcripción' is the term used in biology for the process of copying DNA into RNA.