padrón
municipal register
noun pah-DROHN Rare
Origin: From Latin patronus (patron, protector).
Also means
electoral roll
Usage Note
Padrón in Spain most commonly refers to the padrón municipal, the official register of residents in a municipality. Registering on it (empadronarse) is required to access local public services such as schools and healthcare. In some Latin American countries, padrón can also mean the electoral register or census.
Examples
"Tienes que inscribirte en el padrón municipal."
Natural Translation
You have to register on the municipal register.
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