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consignar

to record

verb kon-seeg-NAHR Rare

Also means

to consign

Usage Note

Consignar means to set down in writing or to record officially: consignar los datos en el registro (to record the data in the register). In commerce it also means to consign goods. Do not confuse with conseguir (to obtain/achieve), which sounds similar and is a very common source of confusion for learners.

Examples

"El secretario consignó los acuerdos en el acta."

Natural Translation

The secretary recorded the agreements in the minutes.

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