número de póliza
/numeɾo de poliθa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "policy number" is translated into Spanish as número de póliza.
The phrase refers to a unique identification number assigned to an insurance contract.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of número (number), de (of) and póliza (policy).
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, you pluralize the noun número to números while keeping póliza in its singular form, resulting in números de póliza.
How do you pronounce it?
/numeɾo de poliθa/
Did you know?
- The word póliza entered Spanish as a loanword from the Italian polizza, which originally referred to written agreements used in maritime trade.
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, póliza is used not just for insurance, but to describe a formal government record of a property transfer or a deed.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, you might hear the term contrato de seguro used interchangeably with póliza when discussing the underlying legal agreement.
Examples in context
- Por favor, indique su número de póliza.Please indicate your policy number.
- Necesito su número de póliza para el trámite.I need your policy number for the paperwork.
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar mi número de póliza?Where can I find my policy number?
- El número de póliza aparece en el contrato.The policy number appears in the contract.
Example conversation
Lucía is calling Mateo to ask about his insurance documents.
- LucíaMateo, ¿tienes a mano tu número de póliza?Mateo, do you have your policy number handy?
- MateoDéjame buscarlo en mi correo electrónico.Let me look for it in my email.
- LucíaEs importante para completar la solicitud.It is important to complete the application.
- MateoYa lo encontré, lo tengo aquí.I found it, I have it here.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, número, póliza, CC BY-SA 4.0.
