registrar

Senses

1. 1.

   to record, to register

   to document or write down information officially or for future reference

2. 2.

   to register, to enroll

   to formally sign up or enter someone/something into an official list or system

3. 3.

   to notice, to register

   to perceive or become aware of something mentally

Examples

• "A polícia registrou a ocorrência na delegacia."

  The police recorded the incident at the station.

• "Preciso registrar meu filho na escola até o fim do mês."

  I need to enroll my son in school by the end of the month.

• "Ele nem registrou o que eu disse."

  He didn't even register what I said.

Usage

Very common verb in both formal and informal contexts. Often used with "ocorrência" (police report), "boletim" (bulletin), or "nascimento/casamento" (birth/marriage) for official documentation. Can also mean to clock in/out at work ("registrar o ponto").