"Filing an appeal" versus "filing reports in a file cabinet"

Question

How would I say "filing an appeal" & how would I say "filing reports in a file cabinet"? Thanks!

Thanks Marianne! - ddpenny, FEB 11, 2010

Answer 1

Hi DD.

"Archivar" is the verb you want to using when saying that you file (store) documents, letters, etc.

"Presentar" is the verb you want to use when saying that you file a legal claim, i.e, presentar una apelación (appeal) to the Court of Appeal (tribunal de apelación).

Como se dice lo siguiente? "Weekly filing" like in to submit a weekly unemployment claim - tcretella, JUN 21, 2010

Answer 2

I know that our dictionary suggests archivar/presentar, but I just came across this...

To file a case Interponer una causa/Incoar una causa

To file a motion Cursar un pedimento

To file an objection Formular una protesta/reparo o Elevar una protesta/reparo

To file defenses Oponer defensas

To file a document Presentar un documento

To file for bankruptcy Declararse en quiebra

Answer 3

Como se dice lo siguiente?

Weekly filing like in to submit a weekly unemployment claim