Spanish Conversation · Level 85
60 words
Spanish word
catalogar
Pronunciation
IPA/kataloˈɣaɾ/
Meaning
- verbcatalog
Example
Voy a catalogar los productos nuevos en la tienda.
I am going to catalog the new products in the store.
More examples
He empezado a catalogar los libros por autor.
I have started to catalogue the books by author.
Core concept
A ledger of items with reference numbers and shelf locations.
Common phrases
catalogar productos
catalog products
catalogar por categorías
catalog by category
catalogar en el sistema
catalog in the system
Similar words
clasificar: Sort items into groups according to shared characteristics or function.
listar: List items in order to create an organized inventory.
etiquetar: Affix a visible label or tag to an item to enable quick identification.
archivar: Place records or objects in an assigned archive for long-term keeping.
Definition in Spanish
Anotar y registrar artículos o entradas en un catálogo, asignándoles ubicación o referencia para su archivo.
Word origin
Spanish catalogar comes from catálogo, from Latin catalogus and Greek κατάλογος, and the suffix -ar creates a verb meaning to record entries and assign reference numbers or locations.
Usage tips
- Catalogar implies systematic, referenced filing rather than a quick note, and in casual speech speakers prefer anotar or poner en la lista.