Cédulas (en. Identity cards)

/ˈθeðulas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Official document that certifies a person's identity.
The identity card is necessary to vote.
La cédula de identidad es necesaria para votar.
Document containing relevant information about a specific matter.
The informational certificates were distributed among the workers.
Las cédulas informativas se distribuyeron entre los trabajadores.
Authorization or license issued by a competent authority.
I need to present the company's certificate to carry out the procedure.
Necesito presentar la cédula de la empresa para efectuar el trámite.

Etymology

From Latin 'cēdula', meaning 'small paper'

Common Phrases and Expressions

identity card
Document that certifies a person's identity.
cédula de identidad
voting ballots
Documents used for the electoral process.
cédulas de votación
professional license
Document that certifies a person's professional qualifications.
cédula profesional

Related Words

identification
Document that serves to identify a person.
identificación
license
Permit issued by an authority to carry out an activity.
licencia
document
Written document that serves as proof or testimony.
documento

Slang Meanings

Important papers.
Don't forget to bring your certificates, they are important papers.
No olvides llevar tus cédulas, son papeles importantes.
Recognized identity.
To enter, you need to show your certificate, your recognized identity.
Para entrar, necesitas mostrar tu cédula, tu identidad reconocida.