protocolo
protocol
noun proh-toh-KOH-loh Rare
Origin: From Medieval Latin protocollum, from Greek protokollon (first sheet glued to a manuscript).
Usage Note
Protocolo covers diplomatic and ceremonial protocol, medical or scientific protocols, and computing network protocols (protocolo de Internet). In everyday Spanish it often carries the sense of formal procedure or official etiquette. The adjective is protocolar or protocolario.
Examples
"El acto siguió el protocolo oficial al detalle."
Natural Translation
The ceremony followed official protocol to the letter.

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