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original record

[/əˈrɪdʒənəl ˈrekɔːrd/]
nounpl: original records
registro original
1. The first or earliest document, file, or account created, containing authentic information before any copies or modifications
The original record of the transaction is stored in the company's archives.
O registro original da transação é armazenado nos arquivos da empresa.
2. In legal or administrative contexts, the primary document that serves as proof or evidence
You must present the original record, not a photocopy, to verify your claim.
Você deve apresentar o registro original, não uma fotocópia, para verificar sua reclamação.
3. In music or audio, the first recorded version of a song or composition
The Beatles' original record of 'Let It Be' is considered a classic.
O registro original de 'Let It Be' dos Beatles é considerado um clássico.
Synonyms
original documentprimary recordsource documentauthentic record
Antonyms
copyreproductionduplicatefacsimile

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
registro original
Standard usage in official and administrative contexts
Portugal
registo original
Portuguese spelling variant of 'registro'
General
documento original
Alternative term emphasizing the document aspect

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep the original record on file
consult the original record
trace back to the original record
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