Spanish Conversation · Level 185
15 words
Spanish word
escribano
Pronunciation
IPA/eskɾiˈβano/
Meaning
- masculine nounnotary
Example
Necesito ver al escribano para firmar el contrato.
I need to see the notary to sign the contract.
More examples
¿Puede el escribano certificar esta copia?
Can the notary certify this copy?
Core concept
Authorized notarial officer who authenticates documents and preserves their registry.
Common phrases
firmar ante el escribano
sign before the notary
ir al escribano para una cita
go to the notary for an appointment
presentar papeles al escribano
present papers to the notary
Similar words
notario: Legally trained public officer who certifies signatures and gives documents legal effect.
Definition in Spanish
Profesional que certifica y autoriza documentos públicos, da fe de firmas y conserva los registros correspondientes.
Word origin
Derived from Latin scriba meaning 'scribe' and medieval escrivano, the word shifted from 'writer/clerk' to a public officer empowered to attest and register documents.
Usage tips
- English 'notary' is the closest match, but in conversational Spanish expect phrases like 'firmar ante el escribano' to mean formal notarization rather than a simple witness signature.
Other meanings
- recordernoun
- scribenoun
Related words
- escribaníanotary's officenoun
- escrituradeednoun