Identificación (en. Id)
i-den-ti-fi-ka-ción
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Document that certifies the identity of a person.
The identity card is a type of identification.
El carné de identidad es un tipo de identificación.
Action of identifying something or someone.
The identification of witnesses is crucial in the trial.
La identificación de los testigos es crucial en el juicio.
Cognitive process where characteristics are attributed to an identity.
Her identification with the group made her feel more secure.
Su identificación con el grupo la hizo sentirse más segura.
Etymology
From Latin 'identificatio', formed from 'identis', 'id', and 'facere'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
official identification
Document that validates identity in legal procedures.
identificación oficial
to present identification
To show a document that certifies identity.
presentar identificación
to lose identification
Not having the document that certifies identity on hand.
perder la identificación
Related Words
identity
Set of characteristics that define a person.
identidad
identifier
Element that aids in the identification of an object or person.
identificador
identifiable
That can be identified.
identificable
Slang Meanings
ID
I need your ID to register your attendance.
Necesito tu ID para registrar tu asistencia.
DNI (National Identity Document)
I always carry my DNI in my wallet.
Siempre llevo el DNI en mi billetera.