títol

Títol is a Catalan noun meaning title. It refers to the name given to a work to identify it, such as a book, film, article, or composition. It can also denote a designation of rank or position, or a legal document that establishes ownership or rights, for example a property title.

Etymology and form: títol derives from Latin titulus. In Catalan it is written with an acute on the í, and the singular form is títol with plural títols. It is a masculine noun. The term appears in various compounds, such as títol de propietat (title to property), títol universitari (university degree), and títol professional (professional title).

Uses and contexts: In publishing and media, the títol identifies a creative work and is typically set in quotation marks or in italics in formal typography; in plain text contexts, quotation marks are common. In legal and administrative language, the títol refers to documents that prove ownership or rights, such as property deeds. In education, the títol refers to a degree or credential earned. In everyday speech, the word can also denote the official designation of a person in a role or rank.

Orthography and style: Titles follow standard Catalan capitalization rules, with the first word capitalized and other words capitalized according to conventional norms, and proper nouns always capitalized. When documenting titles in databases or bibliographies, the original títol is recorded, sometimes alongside translations or transliterations.

See also: titulo, titre, titulación.