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How to Say "log" in Spanish

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registro

reh-HEES-troh/reˈxistɾo/

nounA2general
Use 'registro' when referring to an official record or a historical document that tracks events or information, like a logbook or a system log.
A thick, open ledger book with handwritten entries on a wooden desk.

Examples

El sistema guarda un registro de todas las llamadas.

The system keeps a record of all the calls.

Encontré un registro antiguo de mi abuelo en la biblioteca.

I found an old entry for my grandfather in the library.

Always Masculine

Even though it ends in '-o', remember to always use the masculine articles: 'el registro' or 'un registro'.

historial

ee-stoh-ree-AHL/is.toˈɾjal/

nounB1informal
Choose 'historial' when talking about the history or log of a user's activities on a device or platform, such as browsing history or activity logs.
A simple, colorful illustration showing a winding, dotted line connecting three distinct digital icons representing a sequence of past online activities: a magnifying glass, a shopping cart, and a video camera.

Examples

Borré mi historial de navegación antes de prestar mi computadora.

I deleted my browsing history before lending my computer.

Necesitas enviar tu historial crediticio para solicitar el préstamo.

You need to submit your credit history/record to apply for the loan.

El historial médico de la paciente está en el sistema.

The patient's medical record is in the system.

Always Masculine

Even though 'historia' (history/story) is feminine, 'historial' is always masculine, so you must use 'el historial' or 'un historial'.

Historial vs. Historia

Mistake: “Using 'historia' when referring to a log or record of actions (e.g., *la historia de navegación*).”

Correction: Use 'historial' for lists of past data or activity (e.g., *el historial de navegación*). Use 'historia' for the academic subject, storytelling, or the general past of a country.

tronco

/TRON-ko//ˈtɾoŋko/

nounA2general
Use 'tronco' when you mean a literal piece of wood that has been cut from a tree, often for fuel or construction.
A thick brown tree trunk with rough bark standing alone in a grassy field.

Examples

El tronco de este pino es muy grueso.

The trunk of this pine tree is very thick.

Necesitamos más troncos para la chimenea.

We need more logs for the fireplace.

Masculine Ending

Like most words ending in '-o', this word is masculine. Use 'el' or 'un' with it.

Registro vs. Historial

The most common confusion is between 'registro' and 'historial'. Remember that 'registro' is for official records or system logs, while 'historial' specifically refers to a user's activity history on a device or online.

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