Manuscrito (en. Manuscript)

/manusˈkɾito/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Handwritten text, especially one considered an original work.
The manuscript of the novel was found in an old trunk.
El manuscrito de la novela fue encontrado en un viejo baúl.
Any document that has not been printed.
The medieval manuscript offers a unique insight into the era.
El manuscrito medieval ofrece una visión única de la época.

Etymology

From Latin 'manuscriptus', which means 'written by hand'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

unpublished manuscript
Manuscript that has not been published.
manuscrito inédito
handwritten copy
Handwritten reproduction of a text.
copia manuscrita
to review a manuscript
Examine a written document to correct or improve it.
revisar un manuscrito

Related Words

handwriting
Style or form of writing by hand.
manuscritura
manuscriptologist
Specialist in the study of manuscripts.
manuscriptólogo

Slang Meanings

Text in preliminary state
That manuscript is just a draft; it still needs work.
Ese manuscrito es solo un borrador, todavía necesita trabajo.
Something old
That manuscript is older than most of the books in the library.
Ese manuscrito es más viejo que la mayoría de los libros en la biblioteca.