Spanish Conversation · Level 6
89 words
Spanish word
documentar
Pronunciation
IPA/dokumenˈtaɾ/
Meaning
- verbdocument
Example
Debes documentar los cambios para que no se pierdan.
You should document the changes so they are not lost.
More examples
Es importante documentar toda la información en la carpeta del proyecto.
It is important to record all the information in the project folder.
Core concept
An official file that records facts and evidence.
Common phrases
documentar la información
record the information
documentar el proyecto
document the project
documentar los resultados
record the results
Similar words
guardar: Saves data or documents in a secure location or folder for safekeeping.
anotar: Writes short notes or brief reminders to avoid forgetting details.
registrar: Enters events or procedures into an official register or tracking system.
archivar: Stores and organizes documents in a designated place or archival format.
Definition in Spanish
Anotar y conservar datos o pruebas en documentos o archivos para facilitar su consulta y verificación.
Word origin
From Latin documentum 'instruction or proof' (from docēre 'to teach'), plus the Spanish verbal suffix -ar, giving the verb meaning to record information in documents.
Usage tips
- Documentar usually emphasizes preserving evidence or formal records, while the reflexive documentarse means to gather information or do background research.
Other meanings
- recordverb
Related words
- documentacióndocumentationnoun
- documentaldocumentaryadjective