Acta (en. Minutes)
/ˈakta/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Official document that records the facts or decisions of a meeting.
The minutes of the meeting were signed by all attendees.
El acta de la reunión fue firmada por todos los asistentes.
Deed that attests to an event.
The birth certificate is required to enroll in school.
El acta de nacimiento es necesaria para inscribirse en la escuela.
Account of what occurred in a trial or legal proceeding.
The lawyer requested the trial record to better prepare himself.
El abogado solicitó el acta del juicio para prepararse mejor.
Etymology
From Latin 'acta', meaning 'fact' or 'action'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
birth certificate
Documentation that certifies the birth of a person.
acta de nacimiento
death certificate
Document that certifies the death of a person.
acta de defunción
notarial act
Public deed authorized by a notary.
acta notarial
Related Words
notarial act
Document that certifies an event before a notary.
acta notarial
draft
Draft or outline of an official document.
minuta
Slang Meanings
Informal document used to register events.
Pass me the minutes from the party to note what was agreed upon.
Pasame el acta de la fiesta para anotar lo que se acordó.
Quick summary of what was discussed in a meeting.
They made a record of the most relevant points from the meeting.
Hicieron un acta de lo más relevante de la reunión.