Spanish Conversation · Level 22
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Spanish word
oficial
Pronunciation
IPA/ofiˈθjal/
Meaning
- adjectiveofficial
Example
El comunicado oficial anunció los cambios.
The official statement announced the changes.
More examples
La versión oficial aún no ha sido publicada.
The official version has not yet been published.
Core concept
A stamped seal on a formal document.
Common phrases
comunicado oficial
official statement
documento oficial
official document
versión oficial
official version
Similar words
formal: Adheres to expected etiquette, dress, or ceremonial conventions.
autorizado: Carries explicit authorization or clearance to perform a task or access resources.
gubernamental: Pertains to government agencies, public offices, or state-run activities.
institucional: Represents rules, roles, or practices set within an organization.
Definition in Spanish
Que expresa validez o autoridad formal porque lo declara una persona o entidad competente; también usado para referirse a un oficial militar o administrativo.
Word origin
From Latin officialis (from officium 'duty, office'), originally meaning 'pertaining to an office' and so giving Spanish both the 'authorized' sense and the 'officer' sense.
Usage tips
- Spanish oficial uses one f (not the English double f), and saying 'No es oficial' commonly signals that a piece of information is not yet confirmed.
Other meanings
- officernoun
Opposites
- extraoficialunofficialadjective
- informalinformaladjective
Related words
- oficialmenteofficiallyadverb
- oficializarmake officialverb
- oficialidadofficialnessnoun