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padrón

municipal register

noun pah-DROHN Rare

Origin: From Latin patronus (patron, protector).

Also means

electoral roll

Usage Note

Padrón in Spain most commonly refers to the padrón municipal, the official register of residents in a municipality. Registering on it (empadronarse) is required to access local public services such as schools and healthcare. In some Latin American countries, padrón can also mean the electoral register or census.

Examples

"Tienes que inscribirte en el padrón municipal."

Natural Translation

You have to register on the municipal register.

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