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How to Say "transcript" in Spanish

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expediente

ehks-peh-dee-EHN-teheks.peˈðjen.te

nounB1official
Use 'expediente' when referring to an official academic record or school file that lists grades and academic progress.
An open folder displaying several sheets of paper marked with colorful achievement stars, symbolizing a positive academic record.

Examples

Su expediente académico muestra excelentes calificaciones en matemáticas.

His academic record shows excellent grades in mathematics.

Necesito solicitar mi expediente para poder matricularme en la universidad.

I need to request my transcript in order to enroll in the university.

Distinguishing from Report Card

Mistake: “Using 'expediente' when you mean a single 'report card' (boletín de notas).”

Correction: 'Expediente' is the comprehensive, official, cumulative file of all your grades and evaluations over time. Use 'boletín' or 'informe' for the report card itself.

transcripción

nounB1
Choose 'transcripción' when you mean the written text that has been converted from a speech, audio, or video recording.

Examples

La transcripción de la entrevista fue muy larga.

The transcription of the interview was very long.

traslado

trah-SLAH-dohtɾasˈlaðo

nounB2legal
Use 'traslado' when referring to an official copy or record of a legal or judicial file, often requested for legal purposes.
Two identical official-looking papers with golden seals lying side by side on a desk.

Examples

El abogado solicitó un traslado del expediente judicial.

The lawyer requested a copy of the court file.

Se dio traslado a la defensa sobre las nuevas pruebas.

The defense was notified of the new evidence.

Formal Phrases

In legal Spanish, you will often see 'dar traslado', which means to officially give a copy of a document to someone so they can respond to it.

Expediente vs. Transcripción

Learners often confuse 'expediente' and 'transcripción' because both can relate to academic contexts. Remember that 'expediente' is specifically for your official grades and academic history, while 'transcripción' is for the written version of spoken words.

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