Spanish Conversation · Level 97
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Spanish word
gestoría
Pronunciation
IPA/xestoˈɾia/
Meaning
- feminine nounagency
Example
Fui a la gestoría para renovar el permiso de conducir.
I went to the agency to renew my driver's license.
More examples
En la gestoría me ayudaron a presentar los documentos.
At the agency they helped me submit the documents.
Core concept
Administrative office that submits official documents on a client's behalf.
Common phrases
ir a la gestoría
go to the agency
llevar documentos a la gestoría
take documents to the agency
encargar trámites a la gestoría
entrust procedures to the agency
Similar words
gestor: Individual professional who arranges and files clients' official documents and applications.
asesoría: Office that gives tax or legal advice and prepares related documents for clients.
gestión: Process or set of procedures for handling paperwork and completing administrative tasks.
notaría: Public office that notarizes signatures and officially certifies documents.
Definition in Spanish
Oficina o despacho que, por encargo, tramita documentación oficial y realiza gestiones administrativas para particulares y empresas.
Word origin
Derived from the verb gestionar ('to carry out or manage administrative tasks') plus the suffix -ía, with gestionar tracing back to Latin gerere 'to carry out'.
Usage tips
- When someone says 'fui a la gestoría' it usually means they hired an outside office to do the procedure, so speakers typically add which specific trámite was handled to avoid ambiguity.