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    Papeleo (en. Paperwork)

    /papeˈleo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A set of documents required to carry out a procedure.
    The paperwork for obtaining the visa is quite complicated.
    El papeleo para la obtención del visado es bastante complicado.
    Proliferation of forms and bureaucratic procedures.
    The paperwork in government offices can be overwhelming.
    El papeleo en las oficinas del gobierno puede ser abrumador.
    Tedious process of collecting and presenting documents.
    She was frustrated due to the paperwork required for the loan.
    Ella se frustró debido al papeleo requerido para el préstamo.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'papel', which refers to documents and procedures.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to do paperwork
    To carry out procedures or manage documents.
    hacer papeleo
    to not do much paperwork
    To avoid bureaucratic procedures or complications.
    no hacer mucho papeleo
    unnecessary paperwork
    Documents or procedures that are not necessary.
    papeleo innecesario

    Related Words

    documentation
    A set of documents required for a procedure.
    documentación
    procedure
    The procedure followed to achieve something.
    trámite
    bureaucracy
    Administrative organization that carries out procedures.
    burocracia

    Slang Meanings

    Paperwork
    That procedure is very paperwork, it's better to ask a friend.
    Ese trámite es muy papelero, mejor pregúntale a un amigo.
    Endless paperwork
    The new house came with endless paperwork.
    La casa nueva vino con un papeleo interminable.