tarjeta de embarque
/taɾˌxeta de emˈbaɾke/feminine
The English phrase "boarding pass" is tarjeta de embarque in Spanish.
The term refers to the document required to board a vehicle, such as an airplane. In an airport context, you may also encounter the words llegada (arrival), salida (departure) and equipaje (luggage).
Meaning: document to board (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase tarjeta de embarque is composed of tarjeta (card), de (of) and embarque (boarding/embarkation).
Is it said differently in some regions?
Pase de abordar is frequently used throughout many parts of Latin America.
How does it change in a sentence?
To form the plural, only the noun changes to las tarjetas de embarque. The prepositional phrase de embarque remains unchanged.
How do you pronounce it?
/taɾˌxeta de emˈbaɾke/
Did you know?
- The word embarque has a lineage that traces back to ancient Egyptian roots. It is believed to be connected to the Demotic Egyptian word br, which referred to a vessel or boat.
- Even though you are flying, the Spanish language still uses a verb root tied to sailing. The word embarcar literally means to put someone or something onto a vessel.
Examples in context
- Por favor, ¿puede mostrarme mi boleto de embarque?Can you please show me my boarding pass?
- Necesito imprimir mi tarjeta de embarque.I need to print my boarding pass.
- ¿Sabes dónde puedo imprimir mi pase de abordar?Do you know where I can print my boarding pass?
- No encuentro mi tarjeta de embarque.I can't find my boarding pass.
- ¿Puede imprimir la tarjeta de embarque, por favor?Can you print the boarding pass, please?
- Tengo la tarjeta de embarque en el móvil.I have the boarding pass on my phone.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are at the airport check-in counter.
- DanielSofía, ¿ya tienes tu tarjeta de embarque?Sofía, do you already have your boarding pass?
- SofíaNo, la tengo en el teléfono.No, I have it on the phone.
- DanielEnséñame la tarjeta de embarque, por favor.Show me the boarding pass, please.
- SofíaAquí está, Daniel.Here it is, Daniel.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “boarding pass” translations and entries tarjeta de embarque, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, embarque, tarjeta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
