Identificar (en. Identify)

/i.ðen.ti.fiˈkaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Recognize or point out the identity of a person or thing.

It is important to identify the author of the crime.

Es importante identificar al autor del delito.

Determine the nature, characteristics, or quality of something.

We can identify the type of plant based on its leaves.

Podemos identificar el tipo de planta a partir de sus hojas.

Relate something to a specific person or group.

She was able to identify her unique style in painting.

Ella fue capaz de identificar su estilo único en la pintura.

From Latin 'identificare', which means 'to recognize identity'.

identify errors

Recognize and point out faults in a process or text.

identificar errores

identify needs

Determine what is required or needed.

identificar necesidades

identify someone

Recognize a person among a group.

identificar a alguien

identity

A set of traits that define a person or thing.

identidad

identification

The process of establishing the identity of someone or something.

identificación

identifiable

That can be recognized or pointed out.

identificable

Quickly recognize someone.

When I saw him at the party, I identified him instantly.

Cuando lo vi en la fiesta, lo identifiqué al instante.

Make someone aware of something.

I had to identify the problem before proceeding.

Tuve que identificarle el problema antes de seguir.