Spanish Conversation · Level 127
59 words
Spanish word
visar
Pronunciation
IPA/biˈsaɾ/
Meaning
- verbstamp
Example
¿Puedes visar este documento?
Can you stamp this document?
More examples
Antes de firmar, el jefe debe visar el contrato.
Before signing, the boss must stamp the contract.
Core concept
Placing an approval stamp or mark on a document.
Common phrases
visar un documento
stamp a document
visar un contrato
stamp a contract
visar una solicitud
stamp an application
Similar words
firmar: Signing a document with a handwritten name to show personal approval or consent.
sellar: Affixing an official seal or embossed mark to a document to indicate formal authentication.
estampar: Pressing a stamp or emblem firmly onto paper to leave a visible impression.
timbrar: Applying a stamp to a document, often with a date or office mark, to certify or record it.
Definition in Spanish
Poner un sello o una marca en un documento para indicar que ha sido revisado y aprobado.
Word origin
The verb derives from the noun visa (Latin visum 'seen'), conveying the idea of marking a document as seen and therefore approved.
Usage tips
- Used mainly in official and administrative contexts to indicate formal approval, while everyday requests to sign a paper more often use the verb 'firmar'.