credenciales
/kɾedenθjales/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for credentials is credenciales.
In a technical or digital context, credenciales refers to login data. To be more specific about access credentials, you can use the phrase credenciales de acceso.
Meaning: login data (verb)
Which one should you use?
The singular form credencial is used to refer to a single identification document or certificate. In contrast, credenciales is the standard term used when referring to a set of login data.
How does it change in a sentence?
credenciales is a feminine noun. When referring to login data, it is almost always used in its plural form: las credenciales.
How do you pronounce it?
/kɾedenθjales/
Did you know?
- In a professional or diplomatic setting, presentar credenciales refers to the formal ceremony where an ambassador delivers their letters of credence to a head of state.
- The word credenciales shares a root with crédito, as both stem from the Latin 'credere', meaning 'to believe' or 'to trust'.
- To enter login data, Spanish speakers use the verb introducir, which usually means 'to introduce' a person or a new topic.
Examples in context
- Habiendo oído la ominosa palabra "liberalidad", Scrooge frunció el ceño, sacudió la cabeza y devolvió las credenciales.At the ominous word "liberality", Scrooge frowned, and shook his head, and handed the credentials back.This sentence shows how to use credenciales when returning identification.Tatoeba #3714247 by carlosalberto, translation #3714142 by carlosalberto
- "No tenemos ninguna duda de que su liberalidad está bien representada por su socio sobreviviente", dijo el caballero, presentando sus credenciales."We have no doubt his liberality is well represented by his surviving partner," said the gentleman, presenting his credentials.This sentence demonstrates the use of credenciales when presenting identification.Tatoeba #3714007 by carlosalberto, translation #3713966 by carlosalberto
- El candidato presentó sus títulos y certificados para demostrar su idoneidad para el puesto.The candidate presented his credentials to demonstrate his suitability for the position.
- Necesitarás mostrar tus cualificaciones para poder optar a esta oportunidad laboral.You will need to show your credentials to be able to apply for this job opportunity.
- No puedo entrar porque olvidé mis credenciales.I can't log in because I forgot my credentials.
Example conversation
Lucía is helping Daniel access a company portal.
- LucíaDaniel, ¿ya tienes tus credenciales de acceso?Daniel, do you already have your login credentials?
- DanielNo, todavía no he recibido el correo.No, I haven't received the email yet.
- LucíaRevisa la carpeta de spam para buscar tus credenciales.Check the spam folder for your credentials.
- DanielTienes razón, aquí están. ¡Gracias, Lucía!You're right, here they are. Thanks, Lucía!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry credenciales, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
