Carné (en. Card)

/karˈne/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: Document that serves to identify a person or members of a group.

Example sentence: You need to show your student card to get the discount.

Necesitas mostrar tu carné de estudiante para obtener el descuento.

Definition: License or authorization to practice a specific activity.

Example sentence: My driver's license is about to expire.

Mi carné de conducir está a punto de caducar.

Definition: Certificate that proves something.

Example sentence: The vaccination card is necessary for traveling.

El carné de vacunación es necesario para viajar.

Etymology: From the French 'carnet', which refers to a small book or record.

Phrase: identity card

Meaning: Official document that certifies a person's identity.

carné de identidad

Phrase: university card

Meaning: Identification issued by universities to their students.

carné universitario

Phrase: driver's license

Meaning: Document that authorizes a person to drive a vehicle.

carné de conducir

Related word: identification

Description: Document that certifies a person's identity.

identificación

Related word: license

Description: Permission granted to carry out a specific activity.

licencia

Related word: card

Description: Small document that represents an identity, rights, or specific information.

tarjeta

Slang meaning: Colloquial term for referring to an identification document in certain contexts.

Slang example: I always carry my card in my pocket in case I need it.

Siempre llevo mi carné en el bolsillo por si lo necesito.

Slang meaning: Used in the context of student life to refer to school identification.

Slang example: If you don't have your card, you won't be able to enter the event.

Si no tienes tu carné, no entrarás al evento.