diario oficial (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Noun phrase

Phonetic Transcription

/djaˈɾjo o.fiˈθjal/

Translation options into English

• Official journal
• Official gazette

Meaning

"Diario Oficial" in Spanish refers to an official publication where laws, decrees, regulations, and other legal information are published. It is the official medium for the publication of laws and governmental acts. The term is widely used in the legal field in Spanish-speaking countries. It is more commonly used in written contexts, especially in official documents and publications.

Examples

1. Las leyes recién aprobadas se publicarán en el Diario Oficial mañana.
   (The newly approved laws will be published in the Official Gazette tomorrow.)

2. Es importante revisar el Diario Oficial con regularidad para estar al tanto de las últimas normativas.
   (It is important to regularly check the Official Journal to stay informed about the latest regulations.)

Idiomatic Expressions

• Oficial de diario: Someone who has to take notes very often.
  Translation: Note-taking official.
• Diario Oficial de la Federación: The name of the official gazette in Mexico.
  Translation: Official Gazette of the Federation.
• Leer el diario cada mañana: To keep oneself informed.
  Translation: To read the newspaper every morning.

Etymology

The term "diario" comes from the Latin word "diarĭus" meaning "daily" or "journal." "Oficial" means "official" in Spanish.

Synonyms

• Boletín Oficial (Official Bulletin)
• Gaceta Oficial (Official Gazette)

Antonyms

• Diario no oficial (Unofficial newspaper)