Spanish word

dosier

Pronunciation

IPA/doˈsjeɾ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounfile

Example

He recibido el dosier que me enviaste.

I have received the file you sent me.

Illustration for dosier (file)

More examples

Voy a preparar el dosier para la entrevista.

I'm going to prepare the file for the interview.

Core concept

Organized packet of documents compiled to present information about a project, case, or person.

Common phrases

  • preparar un dosier

    prepare a file

  • entregar el dosier

    hand over the file

  • dosier de candidatura

    application file

Similar words

documento: Single paper or digital document that records a fact, statement, or piece of information.
carpeta: Paper or plastic container used to hold and protect several documents for storage or transport.
expediente: Set of documents arranged for an official procedure, investigation, or legal case.
archivo: Place or collection where past documents and records are organized and preserved.

Definition in Spanish

Conjunto organizado de documentos reunidos para presentar información sobre un asunto, proyecto o persona.

Word origin

The Spanish word dosier is borrowed from French dossier, originally meaning 'bundle of papers', and ultimately derives from Latin dorsum 'back' because such bundles were fastened at the spine.

Usage tips

  • Dosier is a formal workplace word, in casual Spanish use documentos or papeles, and Spanish spelling uses one s while English dossier normally uses two s.

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