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How to Say "official seal" in Spanish

The Spanish word forofficial sealis timbreB2 level.

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timbre

nounB2formal
Mark of authenticity
A small, square, colorful official revenue stamp with a simple graphic design affixed to the corner of a plain white document.

Examples

Necesitas comprar un timbre fiscal para validar este contrato.

You need to buy a revenue stamp to validate this contract.

El abogado revisó que el documento tuviera el timbre oficial.

The lawyer checked that the document had the official seal.

Timbre vs. Sello

While both can mean 'stamp,' 'timbre' usually refers specifically to the official or tax fee required on government or legal documents. Use 'sello' or 'estampilla' for postal stamps.

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