Spanish word

notaría

Pronunciation

IPA/notaˈɾia/

Meaning

  • feminine nounnotary's office

Example

Tengo que ir a la notaría para firmar el contrato.

I have to go to the notary's office to sign the contract.

Illustration for notaría (notary's office)

More examples

En la notaría sellaron la escritura.

At the notary's office they stamped the deed.

Core concept

Small office desk with a notary seal, stamped documents, and a legal folder.

Common phrases

  • ir a la notaría

    go to the notary's office

  • firmar en la notaría

    sign at the notary's office

  • pedir una copia en la notaría

    ask for a copy at the notary's office

Similar words

notario: Legally authorized official who witnesses signatures, verifies identity, and certifies documents.
escribanía: Office in some countries that notarizes, certifies documents, and registers acts.
registro civil: Government office that records births, marriages, and deaths and issues civil-status certificates.
archivo: Facility that preserves, organizes, and provides access to public and historical records.

Definition in Spanish

Despacho u oficina del notario público encargado de autorizar, certificar y custodiar documentos legales.

Word origin

From Latin notarius through Spanish notario, with the suffix -ía forming a place name meaning the office or bureau of the notario.

Usage tips

  • English speakers often say 'notary' for the person, but in Spanish el notario is the person and la notaría is the office.

Related words

  • notarionotarynoun
  • notarialnotarialadjective
  • notariadobody of notariesnoun

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