identificación con foto
/identifikaθjon kon foto/from spelling rules
In Spanish, photo ID is identificación con foto.
The term refers to an official document used to prove a person's identity that includes a photograph of them.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase identificación con foto is composed of identificación (identification), con (with) and foto (photo).
Which one should you use?
You may also use Documento de identificación con foto to refer to the document itself. The phrase Credencial con fotografía specifically refers to a formal identification card that includes a photograph.
Did you know?
- While identificación con foto is universal, people in Mexico often use the word INE to refer to their photo ID, as it is the name of the electoral institute that issues the most common national ID card.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, presenting a cédula is not just for identification but is a prerequisite for almost every legal transaction, from opening a bank account to buying a SIM card.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the most common photo ID is the cédula, a term that has no direct English equivalent but functions as a primary national identity card.
Examples in context
- Para viajar al extranjero, necesito llevar mi identificación con fotografía.To travel abroad, I need to carry my photo ID.
- El carnet de conducir es un documento de identificación con foto válido.A driver's license is a valid photo ID.
- Es necesario presentar una credencial con fotografía para ingresar a la universidad.It is necessary to present a photo ID to enter the university.
- Perdí mi carné de identidad en el centro comercial.I lost my photo ID at the shopping center.
- Necesito una identificación con foto para entrar.I need a photo id to enter.
- ¿Puede mostrar su identificación con foto, por favor?Can you show your photo id, please?
- Olvidé mi identificación con foto en la casa.I forgot my photo id at home.
Example conversation
At a government office registration desk.
- JavierHola, necesito su identificación con foto para el trámite.Hello, I need your photo id for the procedure.
- ElenaTengo mi pasaporte aquí, ¿sirve eso?I have my passport here, does that work?
- JavierSí, el pasaporte es una identificación válida.Yes, the passport is a valid id.
- ElenaPerfecto, aquí lo tiene.Perfect, here it is.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
