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"Trámite" is a form of "trámite", a noun which is often translated as "procedure". "Recado" is a noun which is often translated as "message". Learn more about the difference between "trámite" and "recado" below.
el trámite(
trah
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mee
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teh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. procedure
El trámite para obtener el pasaporte es muy sencillo.The procedure to get the passport is very simple.
b. step
En la página web se detallan todos los trámites necesarios para la obtención del visado.All the necessary steps for obtaining a visa are specified on the webpage.
c. process
Mi pasaporte está en trámite de renovación.My passport is in the process of being renewed.
a. step
A veces no es tan fácil el trámite hacia la vida laboral.Sometimes the step into working life is not that easy.
3. (convention)
los trámites
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
el recado(
rreh
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kah
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doh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. message
Me temo que el Sr. González no se encuentra. ¿Quisiera dejarle algún recado?I'm afraid Mr. Gonzalez isn't in. Would you like to leave him a message?
El cartero trajo un recado para usted, señor.The mailman brought a message for you, sir.
