tarjeta de crédito
/taɾxeta de kɾedito/from spelling rulesfeminine
The English phrase 'credit card' is translated into Spanish as tarjeta de crédito.
Tarjeta de crédito is the most common and universal way to say credit card in Spanish. If you want to emphasize that the card is specifically issued by a bank, you can use tarjeta de crédito bancaria. Additionally, when you want to say you will pay 'by card', it is common and natural to omit 'de crédito' and simply say con tarjeta.
Meaning: card connected to a credit account used to buy goods or services (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase tarjeta de crédito literally translates to 'card of credit'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, the phrase tarjeta de crédito empresarial is used to refer to a business credit card.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, only the noun changes to tarjetas de crédito, while 'de crédito' remains singular.
How do you pronounce it?
/taɾxeta де kɾedito/
Did you know?
- The word tarjeta is actually a diminutive of the word tarja, which originally referred to a metal plate or a shield.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, it is common for a waiter to bring the tarjeta de crédito to the table on a small plate or folder rather than taking it away.
- While tarjeta de crédito is universal, some regions use the word plástico as a slang term for a credit card.
Examples in context
- Tiene una tarjeta de crédito.He has a credit card.This sentence is useful for stating that someone has a credit card.Tatoeba #8323944 by arh, translation #10149768 by Lebensfreude
- ¿Tiene una tarjeta de crédito?Do you have a credit card?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has a credit card.Tatoeba #1403460 by Shishir, translation #62771 by Eldad
- Pagaré con tarjeta de crédito.I'll pay by credit card.This sentence is useful for stating that you will pay by credit card.Tatoeba #9751147 by Shishir, translation #7977816 by CK
- Perdí mi tarjeta de crédito y necesito reportarla como extraviada.I lost my credit card and I need to report it as lost.
- La tarjeta de crédito bancaria es aceptada en todo el país.The bank credit card is accepted throughout the country.
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Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are at a grocery store checkout.
- Elena¿Puedo usar mi tarjeta de crédito?Can I use my credit card?
- DanielSí, Elena, la máquina la acepta.Yes, Elena, the machine accepts it.
- ElenaPerfecto, gracias por ayudarme.Perfect, thanks for helping me.
- DanielDe nada, no hay problema.You're welcome, no problem.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “credit card” translations and entries tarjeta de crédito, 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.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries crédito, de, tarjeta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
