How to Say "public instrument" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “public instrument” is “escritura” — B1 level.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1formal
Notarized legal document
Examples
El notario preparó la escritura de compraventa del apartamento.
The notary prepared the deed of sale for the apartment.
Sin la escritura, no podemos demostrar que la casa es nuestra.
Without the deed, we cannot prove the house is ours.
Context is Key
When talking about houses, land, or formal agreements, 'escritura' almost always means the legal document, not just the handwriting.
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