inscription

BrE /ɪnˈskraɪpʃn/ AmE /ɪnˈskraɪpʃn/

noun en → es

1 TEXT ON OBJECT [singular] B1

a piece of writing that is carved, painted, or written on a surface such as stone, wood, metal, etc.

inscripción, grabado, texto

  • inscription on something

Collocations inscription on a tombstone · inscription on a ring

  • The inscription on the monument reads 'In memory of...'.

    La inscripción en el monumento dice: 'En memoria de...'.

2 REGISTRATION [singular] B1

the act of writing someone's name on a list or in a book, etc.

inscripción, registro

  • inscription to something

Collocations inscription to a university · inscription to a club

  • She made her inscription to the library.

    Ella hizo su inscripción en la biblioteca.

3 LEGAL TEXT [singular] C1

a formal statement or text that is written on a document, such as a contract or agreement.

cláusula, disposición legal

  • inscription in something

Collocations inscription in a contract · inscription in a will

  • The inscription in the agreement specifies that...

    La cláusula en el acuerdo especifica que...