Récord (en. Record)

/ˈrekɔrd/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A document that contains information about a specific topic.
Please consult the patient's medical record.
Por favor, consulta el récord médico del paciente.
The best performance recorded in a specific event.
The athlete achieved a world record in the race.
El atleta logró un récord mundial en la carrera.
A record of information or data.
This month's sales record has been impressive.
El récord de ventas de este mes ha sido impresionante.

Etymology

From the English 'record', which means to register or note.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To break a record
To surpass the previously established best mark.
batir un récord
Audience record
Maximum number of viewers or listeners that a program has reached.
récord de audiencia
Historic record
Achievement that has had a significant impact on history.
récord histórico

Related Words

Record
Document that contains data or information.
registro
Mark
A sign or indication of an achievement.
marca
Achievement
A result achieved through effort.
logro

Slang Meanings

To set a new standard in a competition.
That race was so fast that it will surely break the record.
Esa carrera fue tan rápida que seguro va a batir el récord.
To be the best at something.
She is the best in her class, she has the record for grades.
Ella es la mejor en su clase, tiene el récord de calificaciones.