Manuscritos (en. Manuscripts)
/manusˈkɾitos/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Writings that are made by hand or without printing.
Medieval manuscripts are very valuable to historians.
Los manuscritos medievales son muy valiosos para los historiadores.
Documents that have not been officially published.
The author kept his manuscripts in a secret file.
El autor guardó sus manuscritos en un archivo secreto.
Any literary work that has not been printed.
The manuscripts of his novel are ready to be sent to the publisher.
Los manuscritos de su novela están listos para ser enviados a la editorial.
Etymology
From Latin 'manu scriptus', meaning 'written by hand'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
ancient manuscripts
Documents written in past times.
manuscritos antiguos
review manuscripts
To examine or correct writings before publication.
revisar manuscritos
Related Words
illuminated manuscript
Manuscript decorated with illustrations and gold.
manuscrito iluminado
writing
A way to express language through graphic symbols.
escritura
Slang Meanings
Unedited manuscript
That manuscript is still a draft; it is not ready to be shared.
Ese manuscrito aún es un borrador, no está listo para ser compartido.
Original text
The professor always prefers the original manuscript of the authors.
El profesor siempre prefiere el manuscrito original de los autores.