rego
noun · casual
Vehicle registration.
How Aussies use it
- My car rego is due next month.
- Don't forget to pay the rego.
How to pronounce ‘rego’
Say it like this: REJ-oh
‘rego’ in a conversation
Mechanic: Your rego's due next month.
Nam: Thanks, I'll renew it online.
Good to know
Every car in Australia must be registered with the state. 'Rego' covers both the registration and its fee.
A common mistake
Driving with expired rego is illegal and can mean a fine. It's usually renewed every 6 or 12 months.
Saying it more formally
In a formal email, essay or the PTE test, use vehicle registration instead.
Slang is great for chatting with friends and workmates, but keep it out of PTE essays and formal writing.
Quick check
What does ‘rego’ mean?
- Vehicle registration.
- A very remote, faraway place in the middle of nowhere.
- A sausage.
Show the answer
A. Vehicle registration.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'rego' mean in Australia?
Vehicle registration. Every car in Australia must be registered with the state. 'Rego' covers both the registration and its fee.
Can I say 'rego' at work?
Yes. 'rego' is fine in most workplaces, in conversation and casual messages. In formal emails, reports and English tests, use more standard English.
How do you pronounce 'rego'?
Say it like this: REJ-oh. Press 'Hear it' on this page to listen.