Spanish word

cédula

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈθeðula/

Meaning

  • feminine nounidentity card

Example

¿Puedes mostrarme tu cédula?

Can you show me your identity card?

Illustration for cédula (identity card)

More examples

Necesito renovar mi cédula este mes.

I need to renew my identity card this month.

Core concept

Government-issued identity card bearing personal data and a photograph.

Common phrases

  • mostrar la cédula

    show the identity card

  • presentar la cédula

    present the identity card

  • cédula de identidad

    identity card

Similar words

identificación: Document with name and photo that verifies a person's identity.
documento: Official paper or card that certifies identity or other legal facts.
DNI: State-issued national identity card carrying a citizen's photo and identification number.
carné: Small wallet-sized card issued to show identity or specific qualifications.

Definition in Spanish

Tarjeta o documento oficial usado para identificar a una persona en gestiones y controles.

Word origin

Derived from Latin schedula through medieval Spanish cedula, originally a small written certificate or order that evolved to mean official paperwork and then a personal identity document.

Usage tips

  • In many Spanish-speaking countries cédula names the national ID, while Spain typically uses DNI, so the local term for an identity card can vary.

Other meanings

  • IDnoun

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