Papeles (en. Papers)

/paˈpeles/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Sheets of paper that contain written information.

I need to find my identification papers.

Necesito encontrar mis papeles de identificación.

Legal or administrative documents.

The papers for the purchase of the house are ready.

Los papeles para la compra de la casa están listos.

Any document that has legal or informational value.

I will take my papers to the lawyer for review.

Llevaré mis papeles al abogado para su revisión.

From Latin 'papyrus', which means 'papyrus'.

papers in order

A situation in which all documents are complete and in order.

papeles en regla

to submit papers

To submit documents.

dar papeles

to lose one's mind

To become emotionally uncontrolled.

perder los papeles

document

Writing that contains information on a specific topic.

documento

file

Set of stored documents.

archivo

contract

Formal agreement between two or more parties.

contrato

Refers to official or legal documents.

I need you to help me organize my papers for the meeting.

Necesito que me ayudes a organizar mis papeles para la reunión.

Sometimes used to refer to administrative issues.

I have to resolve some papers with the government office.

Tengo que resolver unos papeles con la oficina del gobierno.