Spanish Conversation · Level 81
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Spanish word
certificar
Pronunciation
IPA/θeɾtifiˈkaɾ/
Meaning
- verbcertify
Example
El notario certificó la firma del contrato.
The notary certified the signing of the contract.
More examples
La empresa me pidió certificar mi identidad para abrir la cuenta.
The company asked me to certify my identity to open the account.
Core concept
Documented attestation that someone or something fulfills particular requirements.
Common phrases
certificar la identidad
certify identity
certificar la asistencia
certify attendance
Similar words
confirmar: Confirm that facts or information are correct.
comprobar: Check by direct examination or testing to determine whether something is true.
autenticar: Prove that a document or signature is genuine.
validar: Officially recognize a procedure, decision, or document as valid.
Definition in Spanish
Acreditar por medio de un documento o acto oficial que una persona, objeto o hecho cumple ciertas condiciones o cualificaciones.
Word origin
Derived from Latin certificāre, built from certus 'certain' and facere 'to make,' where 'to make certain' came to mean certifying compliance or qualifications in writing or by an official act.
Usage tips
- Often used for professional, legal, or bureaucratic contexts (for example certificar a un profesional), so expect a certificate or official record rather than casual confirmation.
Other meanings
- authenticateverb
Related words
- certificacióncertificationnoun
- certificadocertificatenoun