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oficial

English translation of oficial

official

The Spanish word 'oficial' typically refers to something authoritative, formal or public, similar to how 'official' is used in English. It can be used to describe a person, a position, or a document that is formally recognized or established. For example, in the sentence 'Es el documento oficial', it means 'It is the official document.'


Example sentences using: oficial

Ella es la oficial del equipo de fútbol.

English translation of Ella es la oficial del equipo de fútbol.

She is the referee of the football team.

In this sentence, 'oficial' refers to the position of a referee who ensures the football game runs by the rules.

El documento oficial llegó ayer por correo.

English translation of El documento oficial llegó ayer por correo.

The official document arrived yesterday by mail.

Here, 'oficial' is used to describe an officially issued or verified document, which arrived via mail.

El informe oficial confirmó los rumores.

English translation of El informe oficial confirmó los rumores.

The official report confirmed the rumors.

In this context, 'oficial' is used to describe a report that has been officially released, which confirmed the existing rumors.

El lenguaje oficial de España es el español.

English translation of El lenguaje oficial de España es el español.

The official language of Spain is Spanish.

'Oficial' is used to depict the recognized official language of a nation, in this case, Spain.

El oficial de policía detuvo al ladrón.

English translation of El oficial de policía detuvo al ladrón.

The police officer stopped the thief.

'Oficial' here refers to an officer, specifically a police officer, who played a role in stopping a thief.

El reloj oficial del torneo es Rolex.

English translation of El reloj oficial del torneo es Rolex.

The official watch of the tournament is Rolex.

'Oficial' is used here to denote the officially endorsed watch by the authorities of the tournament.

La versión oficial es diferente de los rumores.

English translation of La versión oficial es diferente de los rumores.

The official version is different from the rumors.

In this context, 'oficial' refers to the approved or authorized version of the story which is different from the rumored version.

La norma oficial indica que todos deben usar mascarillas.

English translation of La norma oficial indica que todos deben usar mascarillas.

The official rule indicates that everyone must wear masks.

'Oficial' in this instance refers to a rule or regulation that has been officially established or recognized, dictating the usage of masks.

Las horas de trabajo oficiales son de 8 a 5.

English translation of Las horas de trabajo oficiales son de 8 a 5.

The official working hours are from 8 to 5.

In this sentence, 'oficial' is used to designate the approved or recognized working hours by an organization or system.

El vestido oficial de la boda era azul.

English translation of El vestido oficial de la boda era azul.

The official dress for the wedding was blue.

In this sentence, 'oficial' is used to indicate the official color for the dresses to be worn at the wedding.