verb

consignar

file · record

Anotar algo para que quede registrado, o entregar algo a alguien para que lo guarde o lo venda.

Word: consignar


Meaning:

In Spanish, "consignar" is a verb that generally means:

  1. To consign or deposit:
    To deliver or entrust goods or money to someone for care, safekeeping, or sale. For example, consigning goods to a store means giving items so they can be sold on your behalf.

  2. To record or note down:
    To officially register, record, or put something in writing, such as observations, facts, or data.


Parts/Structure:

  • Root: "sign" — related to signs, marks, or signatures.
  • Prefix: "con-" means "with" or "together."
  • Suffix: "-ar" is a typical ending in Spanish for verbs.

Together, "consignar" figuratively can mean "to put together with signs," i.e., to record or register something.


Synonyms:

  • For meaning 1 (to consign/deposit): enviar, entregar, remitir.
  • For meaning 2 (to record or note): anotar, registrar, dejar constancia.

Antonyms:

  • For meaning 1: retirar (to withdraw), recuperar (to recover).
  • For meaning 2: omitir (to omit), ignorar (to ignore).

Example sentences:

  • Voy a consignar la mercadería en la tienda para su venta.
    (I am going to consign the merchandise at the store for sale.)

  • En el informe se consignaron todos los datos relevantes.
    (All relevant data were recorded in the report.)


In summary, "consignar" involves the act of delivering or entrusting something or recording it officially.

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Examples

Voy a consignar este documento en la oficina hoy mismo.verb

I am going to file this document at the office today.

Debemos consignar la información antes de enviar el informe final.verb

We must record the information before sending the final report.

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