How to Say "criminal record" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “criminal record” is “antecedentes” — C1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishC1
nounC1formal
official history of offenses
Examples
Necesitas un certificado de antecedentes penales para el puesto.
You need a certificate of criminal record for the position.
El sospechoso tiene antecedentes por robo.
The suspect has a record for theft.
The 'Penales' Noun
When talking about legal records, the full phrase 'antecedentes penales' (criminal background) is the most common way to say 'criminal record.'
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