Spanish word

dossier

Pronunciation

IPA/doˈsjeɾ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounfile

Example

¿Necesitas el dossier que te mandé?

Do you need the file I sent you?

Illustration for dossier (file)

More examples

Tenemos que preparar el dossier para la entrevista.

We have to prepare the file for the interview.

Core concept

A folder of organized papers documenting someone's background or a case.

Common phrases

  • preparar un dossier

    prepare a file

  • presentar un dossier

    submit a file

  • completar el dossier

    complete the file

Similar words

carpeta: Simple paper cover used to collect, protect, and carry sheets of documents.
documento: Formal written page or set of pages that states facts, terms, or decisions.
archivo: Repository of documents systematically arranged and kept over time.
expediente: Administrative record compiling documents for legal or official processes.

Definition in Spanish

Conjunto organizado de papeles o archivos que documentan antecedentes o información sobre alguien o algo.

Word origin

From French dossier and ultimately from Latin dorsum 'back', the word refers to the idea of papers bound or stacked along a spine.

Usage tips

  • Dossier carries a formal, professional tone in Spanish and is common in legal, journalistic, or HR contexts, while archivo or papeles suit casual conversation.

Other meanings

  • documentationnoun
  • recordnoun

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