B1 · 43 words
Officialdom and forms in Spanish
The words you need exactly when you cannot look them up.
Compulsar names an act English has no verb for. An official holds your photocopy against the original, checks that the two agree, and stamps the copy to say so; from then on la copia compulsada can be handed in wherever the original would have been. English says « certified copy » and leaves the doing unnamed. It matters practically: a counter that asks for copia compulsada will not take a plain photocopy, however good.
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Verb (11)
completarto finish fillingVerbA2
Completa el impreso antes de entrar.Finish filling the printed sheet before you go in.
cursarto lodge (an application)VerbB1
Puede cursar la solicitud por internet.You can lodge the application over the internet.
ratificarto ratifyVerbB1
El pleno ratifica el acuerdo mañana.The full council ratifies the decision tomorrow.
inscribirseto have yourself listedVerbB1
Hay que inscribirse antes del viernes.You have to have yourself listed before Friday.
extinguirseto lapseVerbB1
Su derecho puede extinguirse si no responde.Your right can lapse if you do not answer.
prorrogarto extendVerbB1
Podemos prorrogar el plazo una sola vez.We can extend the period once only.
anularto annulVerbB1
Quiero anular la cita de la semana próxima.I want to annul next week's appointment.
manifestarto stateVerbB2
El solicitante debe manifestar dónde vive.The applicant must state where they live.
protestarto protestVerbB1
Los vecinos fueron a protestar al ayuntamiento.The neighbours went to protest at the town hall.
recabarto seek outVerbB1
La oficina va a recabar más datos.The office is going to seek out more figures.
comprenderto encompassVerbB1
El precio comprende todos los gastos.The price encompasses everything.
Adjective (2)
válidonot yet expiredAdjectiveB1
El billete sigue válido hasta el domingo.The ticket is not yet expired, it lasts until Sunday.
oficialofficialAdjectiveB1
Necesita una copia oficial del documento.You need an official copy of the document.
Phrase (19)
la hoja de solicitudthe blankPhraseA2
Rellena la hoja de solicitud en casa.Fill the blank in at home.
la autoridad competentethe body responsiblePhraseB1
La autoridad competente contesta por carta.The body responsible answers by letter.
la casa consistorialthe seat of the councilPhraseB1
La casa consistorial abre solo por la mañana.The seat of the council opens only in the morning.
el documento identificativoanything that names youPhraseB1
Trae siempre un documento identificativo.Always bring something that names you.
la partida de nacimientothe entry made when somebody is bornPhraseB1
Piden la partida de nacimiento en papel.They ask for the entry made when you were born, on paper.
el permiso de entradathe visaPhraseB1
El permiso de entrada se pide en el consulado.The visa is applied for at the consulate.
la fecha límite de entregawhen it must be in (the deadline)PhraseB1
La fecha límite de entrega cae en martes.When it must be in falls on a Tuesday.
la copia compulsadathe stamped duplicatePhraseB1
Traiga una copia compulsada del título.Bring a stamped duplicate of the qualification.
firmar un contratoto enter into an obligationPhraseB1
Antes de firmar un contrato, léelo entero.Before you enter into an obligation, read it all.
las condiciones de contrataciónthe clausesPhraseB2
Las condiciones de contratación están al final.The clauses are at the end.
tener derecho ato be entitled toPhraseC1
Puede tener derecho a una ayuda mensual.You may be entitled to a monthly payment.
el escrito de reclamaciónthe objection lodgedPhraseB1
Entregué el escrito de reclamación en mano.I delivered the objection lodged by hand.
el justificante de citathe ticket they gave youPhraseB1
Enseñe el justificante de cita en la puerta.Show the ticket they gave you at the door.
el puesto de informaciónthe enquiries counterPhraseB1
Pregunte primero en el puesto de información.Ask at the enquiries counter first.
ponerse a la colato shuffle along with everyonePhraseB1
Hay que ponerse a la cola aunque tengas cita.You have to shuffle along with everyone even with a booking.
ser competente parato have authority overPhraseB1
Esta oficina no es competente para ese asunto.This office does not have authority over that matter.
pedir por escritoto request (in writing)PhraseB2
Conviene pedir por escrito cualquier cambio.It is wise to request any change in writing.
la referencia del expedientethe dossier markingPhraseB1
Apunte la referencia del expediente en la carta.Note the dossier marking on the letter.
la situación del trámitethe progress madePhraseB1
Puede consultar la situación del trámite en línea.You can look up the progress made online.
Noun (f) (8)
la validaciónthe validationNoun (f)B1
Sin la validación del sello no vale nada.Without the validation of a stamp it is worth nothing.
la inscripciónthe listingNoun (f)B1
La inscripción cuesta poco y dura años.The listing costs little and lasts for years.
la licenciathe authorisation grantedNoun (f)B1
La licencia de obra tarda meses.The authorisation granted for building work takes months.
la tarifathe tariffNoun (f)B1
La tarifa se paga antes de entregar nada.The tariff is paid before you hand anything in.
la bajacoming off the booksNoun (f)B1
La baja se tramita en la misma oficina.Coming off the books is dealt with in the same office.
la prestaciónthe entitlement paid outNoun (f)B1
La prestación se cobra cada mes.The entitlement paid out arrives every month.
la pensiónthe retirement stipendNoun (f)B1
Su pensión llega el primer día del mes.His retirement stipend comes on the first of the month.
la restituciónthe repaymentNoun (f)B1
Pidió la restitución de la cantidad pagada.He asked for the repayment of the sum handed over.
Noun (m) (3)
el comprobantethe docketNoun (m)B1
Guarda el comprobante en un sitio seguro.Keep the docket somewhere safe.
el ciudadanothe citizenNoun (m)B1
Cualquier ciudadano puede pedir esos datos.Any citizen can ask for those figures.
los ingresosthe incomeNoun (m)B1
Hay que demostrar los ingresos del año pasado.You have to show the income of the previous year.
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