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inscripción means registration — a common term in Essential Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: December 27, 2025

📘 Essential Spanish

inscripción

noun • /[in-scrip-SYON]/

registration

Example:

La inscripción ya está cerrada.

Registration is already closed.

🧠 What does inscripción mean?

Inscripción refers to the act or process of officially registering or enrolling in an activity, institution, or event. It is commonly used for signing up for courses, conferences, gym memberships, or competitions. A secondary meaning is an 'inscription', which is text or a design engraved on a surface like stone or metal.

📚 Extra examples

  • El plazo de inscripción para el curso de verano termina mañana.
    The registration period for the summer course ends tomorrow.
  • Completé la inscripción en línea para el maratón de la ciudad.
    I completed the online registration for the city marathon.
  • La inscripción en el gimnasio incluye acceso a todas las clases.
    The gym registration includes access to all the classes.
  • Hay una inscripción antigua en la base de la estatua.
    There is an old inscription at the base of the statue.

💡 Did You Know?

The word 'inscripción' comes from the Latin 'inscriptio', meaning 'to write upon'. This origin neatly connects its two primary meanings: the act of writing one's name to register for something, and the physical text written or carved onto a surface.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "inscripción"

Synonyms: matrícula, registro, afiliación, alta
Opposites: baja, cancelación, exclusión

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'registration' in Spanish?
The most common and direct translation for 'registration' is 'inscripción'. You may also hear 'matrícula' specifically for academic enrollment or 'registro' for a more general act of recording information.
How do you pronounce 'inscripción' in Spanish?
The pronunciation is /ins.kɾip.ˈsjon/ in Latin American Spanish or /ins.kɾip.ˈθjon/ in Castilian Spanish. It has four syllables: ins-crip-ción.
How do you use 'inscripción' in a sentence?
It is used as a noun, often with verbs like 'hacer' (to do), 'completar' (to complete), or 'abrir' (to open). For example: 'Voy a hacer la inscripción para la conferencia' (I am going to register for the conference).
What is the English translation of 'inscripción'?
The primary English translation is 'registration'. Depending on the context, it can also mean 'enrollment', 'subscription', or 'inscription' (as in a carved text).
Does 'inscripción' change for gender or number?
'Inscripción' is a feminine noun. Its plural form is 'inscripciones'. For example, 'Las inscripciones para el evento ya están cerradas' (Registrations for the event are already closed).
Is 'inscripción' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, it is very common, particularly in academic, administrative, and formal contexts related to signing up for classes, events, services, or memberships.
Does 'inscripción' have slang or double meanings?
Beyond 'registration', its other formal meaning is an 'inscription', which is text engraved onto a hard surface. It does not have any common slang meanings.
Is 'inscripción' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The word 'inscripción' is understood and used throughout the Spanish-speaking world. For academic enrollment, the word 'matrícula' is also very common, especially in Spain, but 'inscripción' is widely used in this context as well.

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