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How to Say "title" in Spanish

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título

nounA1
Use this word for the name of a book, movie, song, article, or any document.

Examples

¿Cuál es el título de tu canción favorita?

What is the title of your favorite song?

campeonato

kahm-peh-oh-NAH-toh/kam.pe.oˈna.to/

nounB1
This word refers to a competition, a championship, or the status of being a champion, like in sports.
A brightly colored illustration showing a tall, ornate gold championship trophy on a dark pedestal.

Examples

El equipo de baloncesto ganó el campeonato nacional.

The basketball team won the national championship.

El campeonato mundial de ajedrez se celebra cada dos años.

The world chess tournament is held every two years.

Participar en este campeonato requiere mucha disciplina.

Participating in this tournament requires a lot of discipline.

Always Masculine

Even though many Spanish words ending in -a are feminine, 'campeonato' ends in -o and is always masculine: 'el campeonato'.

Using the wrong article

Mistake: “La campeonato”

Correction: El campeonato. Remember that the suffix -ato is a strong marker for masculine nouns.

escritura

/es-kree-TOO-rah//eskɾiˈtuɾa/

nounB1formal
Use this word for a legal document that proves ownership of property, like a deed or title deed.
A formally rolled and tied parchment scroll, sealed with a prominent wax seal bearing a simple geometric shape, symbolizing a legal deed.

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.

título

nounB2formal
Use this specific sense of 'título' for a rank of nobility or an honorific title.

Examples

El duque heredó su título de nobleza de su padre.

The duke inherited his title of nobility from his father.

tratamiento

/trah-tah-myen-toh//tɾataˈmjento/

nounB1formal
This word refers to a form of address or title used when speaking to someone, like 'Mr.', 'Ms.', or 'Your Excellency'.
A young adult formally offering a comfortable seat to an elderly person, both figures maintaining respectful posture.

Examples

El tratamiento de 'usted' es obligatorio en este edificio.

The 'usted' form of address is mandatory in this building.

Su tratamiento formal es 'Señora Jueza'.

Her formal title is 'Madam Judge'.

Formality Check

This meaning refers to the level of respect you show someone using specific pronouns ('tú' vs. 'usted'). Using 'usted' is called 'el tratamiento de usted'.

Título vs. Campeonato

Learners often confuse 'título' with 'campeonato'. Remember that 'título' (A1) is for names of things like books or songs, while 'campeonato' (B1) refers to a sports competition or winning one. Don't use 'título' when talking about winning a trophy.

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