How to Say "memo" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “memo” is “oficio” — C1 level.

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oficio

nounC1formal

inter-office document

A thick, rolled parchment scroll tied with a red ribbon and sealed with a prominent golden wax stamp rests upon an ornate wooden table.

Examples

El juez envió un oficio a la policía para solicitar los informes.

The judge sent an official letter to the police to request the reports.

Tuvimos que responder al oficio del ayuntamiento rápidamente.

We had to respond to the town hall's official document quickly.

Formal Context

This meaning is very specific. You will only encounter 'oficio' used this way when dealing with bureaucracy, government, or legal matters.

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Related Translations

craft→occupation→official letter→profession→religious service→trade→vocation→

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