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    Cédula (en. Id card)

    /ˈθeðula/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Document that certifies the identity of a person.
    The citizen presented his ID to vote.
    El ciudadano presentó su cédula para votar.
    Official document containing information about a person or matter.
    The identity card is necessary to carry out procedures.
    La cédula de identidad es necesaria para realizar trámites.
    Certificate or authorization issued by an authority.
    I need a registration card to operate the business.
    Necesito una cédula de registro para poder operar el negocio.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'cedula', which means 'small letter'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    identity card
    Document that certifies the identity of the holder.
    cédula de identidad
    citizenship card
    Document that grants citizenship rights.
    cédula de ciudadanía
    tax identification number
    Document that identifies a taxpayer before the tax administration.
    cédula fiscal

    Related Words

    identification
    Document that proves the identity of a person.
    identificación
    registration
    Enrollment in an official book or list.
    registro
    authorization
    Permission granted to carry out an activity.
    autorización

    Slang Meanings

    In some contexts, 'cédula' is used to refer to any important document.
    I need you to bring me the cédula to sign the contract.
    Necesito que me traigas la cédula para firmar el contrato.
    In certain countries, 'cédula' may be colloquially used to refer to papers in general.
    I don't want to lose my university cédula.
    No quiero perder mi cédula de la universidad.