Record (en. Record)

/ˈrekɔrd/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A document that contains specific information.
The report is a record that shows the progress of the project.
El informe es un record que muestra el avance del proyecto.
An album or musical disc.
I bought the new record from my favorite band.
Compré el nuevo record de mi banda favorita.
The best mark achieved in an activity.
She set a new record in the 100-meter race.
Ella estableció un nuevo record en la carrera de 100 metros.
verb
To record information or data.
I need to remember everything before the meeting.
Necesito recordarlo todo antes de la reunión.
To record music or sound.
I decided to record a new song in the studio.
Decidí recordar una nueva canción en el estudio.

Etymology

From Latin 'recordari', which means 'to pass through the heart again' or 'to call to memory'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

set a record
To establish a new mark or achieve a record.
hacer un record
hold a record
To have a record of something.
llevar un record
leave no records
To not keep evidence or documentation.
no dejar registros

Related Words

record
A document or file where information is stored.
registro
memorandum
A type of document that serves to communicate information.
memorando
discography
A collection of musical discs from an artist.
discografía

Slang Meanings

A disk that is popular or successful.
That disk is a bona fide record.
Ese disco es un record en toda regla.
To record something informally.
I'm going to record this on my phone.
Voy a recordar esto en mi teléfono.