How to Say "entries" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “entries” is “entradas” — use this word for general records, dictionary items, or physical access points like doors or gates..
entradas
en-TRAH-das/enˈtɾa.ðas/
Examples
El museo tiene varias entradas.
The museum has several entrances.
El parque tiene varias entradas para el público.
The park has several entrances for the public.
Hay que revisar todas las entradas de datos en la hoja de cálculo.
We need to check all the data entries in the spreadsheet.
The Opposite
'Entradas' (entries) is often paired with 'salidas' (exits). This pair is crucial for describing logistics and movement.
registros
reh-HEES-tros/reˈxistros/
Examples
Los registros del sistema muestran la última conexión.
The system logs show the last connection.
Los registros médicos confirman que estuvo enfermo la semana pasada.
The medical records confirm that he was sick last week.
Perdimos todos los registros de la transacción cuando se cayó el sistema.
We lost all the records of the transaction when the system went down.
Hay que actualizar los registros de asistencia de los estudiantes.
We have to update the student attendance records.
Masculine Plural Noun
Since 'registro' is a masculine noun, its plural form 'registros' is also masculine and always requires masculine plural articles ('los', 'unos') and adjectives.
Gender Confusion
Mistake: “La registros”
Correction: Use 'Los registros'. Remember, even though 'information' (información) is feminine, 'registro' is masculine.
asientos
/a-SYEN-tos//aˈsjen.tos/
Examples
El contador anotó los asientos en el libro mayor.
The accountant noted the entries in the ledger.
El auditor revisó todos los asientos contables del trimestre.
The auditor reviewed all the accounting entries for the quarter.
Hay que hacer los asientos de ajuste antes del cierre fiscal.
We must make the adjusting entries before the fiscal closing.
Figurative Meaning
This meaning comes from the idea of 'setting down' or 'settling' information permanently in a book or record, just like you 'settle' into a chair.
movimientos
/moh-vee-mee-EHN-tohs//moβiˈmjentos/
Examples
Revisé los movimientos de mi cuenta bancaria del último mes.
I reviewed the movements on my bank account from last month.
El banco me envió un resumen de los movimientos del mes.
The bank sent me a summary of the month's transactions.
Debemos registrar todos los movimientos de capital.
We must record all capital movements (transactions).
Banking Jargon
When talking about money, 'movimientos' is the formal way to refer to deposits, withdrawals, and other changes in your account, similar to 'activity' or 'transactions' in English.
ingresos
een-GREH-sohs/inˈɡɾesos/
Examples
El informe detalla los ingresos y los gastos del proyecto.
The report details the income and expenses of the project.
El contador revisó todos los ingresos y egresos registrados en el libro.
The accountant reviewed all the entries and exits recorded in the ledger.
Los ingresos hospitalarios por gripe aumentaron drásticamente.
Hospital admissions for the flu increased drastically.
The Root Meaning
This meaning is closer to the original sense of 'ingresar' (to enter). Here, 'ingresos' refers specifically to the actions or instances of people or items coming in.
Accounting vs. General Records
Related Translations
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