Título

Título is a noun in both Spanish and Portuguese meaning “title” or “designation.” It is used to denote the name or label of a work, as well as a formal document that proves ownership or qualification. The word derives from Latin titulus, meaning an inscription or label.

In cultural and literary contexts, título refers to the title of a book, film, article, song, or other creative work. In legal and administrative contexts, it describes documents that establish rights or ownership, such as a property title (título de propiedad) or a negotiable instrument (título de crédito). In education, títulos académicos or títulos profesionales denote degrees or professional credentials. In sports, winning a championship is described as obtaining a title.

Usage notes: título retains the accent marks characteristic of Spanish and Portuguese. The plural form is títulos. When writing titles, capitalization and punctuation follow language-specific style rules; for instance, Spanish and Portuguese typically capitalize only the first word and proper nouns. The term appears across multiple domains, including legal, educational, cultural, and governmental contexts, reflecting its broad role as a designation, credential, or proof of ownership.