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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