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registro means check-in — a common term in Travel Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: January 10, 2026

✈️ Travel Spanish

registro

noun • /[re-HEES-tro]/

check-in

Example:

El registro es a las tres.

Check-in is at three.

🧠 What does registro mean?

In the context of travel, 'registro' refers to the formal process of arriving at a hotel, airport, or other establishment to confirm one's presence and complete necessary procedures. This typically involves presenting identification, receiving room keys or boarding passes, and confirming booking details. It is the official act of signing in or registering.

📚 Extra examples

  • Necesitamos hacer el registro en el hotel antes de las tres de la tarde.
    We need to check in at the hotel before three in the afternoon.
  • El registro en el aeropuerto puede tardar un poco, así que es mejor llegar con tiempo.
    Check-in at the airport can take a while, so it's best to arrive early.
  • Le pedí al recepcionista que me ayudara con el registro de salida.
    I asked the receptionist to help me with the check-out process.
  • Para el registro en línea, necesitará su número de reserva.
    For online check-in, you will need your reservation number.

💡 Did You Know?

The word 'registro' comes from the verb 'registrar', which means 'to register' or 'to record'. This etymology helps explain its broader meaning of keeping an official record.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "registro"

Synonyms: inscripción, matrícula, entrada
Opposites: salida, desregistro

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'check-in' in Spanish?
The most common Spanish word for 'check-in' in a travel context is 'registro'.
How do you pronounce 'registro' in Spanish?
The pronunciation is approximately reh-HEES-troh. The 'g' is a hard 'g' sound like in 'go', and the 'r' is rolled.
How do you use 'registro' in a sentence?
You would use it similarly to how 'check-in' is used in English, often with verbs like 'hacer' (to do/make) or 'completar' (to complete). For example, 'hacer el registro' means 'to do the check-in'.
What is the English translation of 'registro'?
In the context of travel, the primary English translation of 'registro' is 'check-in'.
Does 'registro' change for gender or number?
As a noun, 'registro' is masculine singular. It does not typically change for gender. The plural form is 'registros', meaning 'records' or multiple check-ins, but for the singular act of checking in, 'registro' is used.
Is 'registro' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, 'registro' is a common word, but its specific meaning of 'check-in' is most frequently encountered in travel-related situations or administrative contexts.
Does 'registro' have slang or double meanings?
While 'registro' has other meanings like 'register' (as in a list or record), 'registration', or even 'recording', in the context of travel, its meaning of 'check-in' is quite direct and not typically associated with slang or double meanings.
Is 'registro' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The usage of 'registro' for 'check-in' in hotels and airports is generally consistent across Spain and Latin America. Other terms might be used for specific types of registration (like official government registration), but for travel check-in, 'registro' is widely understood.

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