escribano

eɪs.kɾi.βa.no

Definitions

1. noun

a public clerk or scribe in some Latin American countries, especially in Mexico, responsible for recording official documents and handling various administrative tasks

“The escribano was tasked with recording the marriage certificate and other important documents.”

2. noun

a professional writer or author in some Latin American countries, especially in Spain and Mexico

“He was known as a skilled escribano, having published several bestselling novels.”

3. verb

to write or record something, especially in an official or formal capacity

“The politician’s assistant was busy escribano the speech for the upcoming event.”

Synonyms

  • author
  • clerk
  • notary
  • scribe

Antonyms

  • illegible
  • unreadable