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How to Say Transcript in Spanish
Transcripción · noun · trahns-kreep-SYOHN
The word 'transcript' has different Spanish translations depending on context: 'transcripción' for a written copy of audio or speech, 'expediente académico' for school records and grades, and 'acta' for official minutes or proceedings of a meeting.
Pronounced trahns-kreep-SYOHN with stress on the final syllable. The combination 'sc' is pronounced as two separate sounds: 's' then 'k' before the 'r'.
Necesito una copia de mi expediente académico para la solicitud.
I need a copy of my academic transcript for the application.
Transcript in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for transcript, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| transcripción | transcript | trahns-kreep-SYOHN | Default, widely understood |
| expediente académico | transcript | academic records | |
| acta | transcript | official proceedings |
How Native Speakers Use Transcripción
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
University application
La universidad me pidió el expediente académico oficial.
The university asked me for the official academic transcript.
Requesting school records for admissions.
Audio transcription
El periodista hizo la transcripción de toda la entrevista.
The journalist made a transcript of the entire interview.
Converting spoken words to written text.
Court proceedings
El juez solicitó el acta de la audiencia anterior.
The judge requested the transcript of the previous hearing.
Legal context using 'acta' for official records.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Transcripción
Using transcripto
Incorrect: Dame el transcripto de mis notas.
Correct: Dame el expediente académico de mis notas.
The word 'transcripto' is not standard in Spanish; use 'expediente académico' for school records or 'transcripción' for written copies of speech.
Wrong context for transcripción
Incorrect: Necesito mi transcripción para aplicar a la maestría.
Correct: Necesito mi expediente académico para aplicar a la maestría.
For academic records with grades, 'expediente académico' is the correct term; 'transcripción' refers to converting audio to text.
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Common Questions About Transcript in Spanish
- How do I request my academic transcript in Spanish?
- The standard phrase is 'solicitar el expediente académico,' and at most universities you would go to the 'secretaría' or 'registro académico' office to make this request.
- Is transcripción used for podcast transcripts?
- For written versions of podcasts, videos, or audio recordings, 'transcripción' is indeed the correct word, as in 'la transcripción del podcast está disponible en línea.'
- What about court transcripts?
- In legal settings, court transcripts are typically called 'actas del juicio' or 'actas de la audiencia,' using 'acta' as the base word for official written records of proceedings.