Spanish word

ficha

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfitʃa/

Meaning

  • feminine nounregistration form

Example

Entregué la ficha en recepción.

I handed the registration form to reception.

Illustration for ficha (registration form)

More examples

¿Has rellenado la ficha médica antes de la consulta?

Have you filled out the medical registration form before the appointment?

Core concept

Small card or sheet for recording a person's or object's details.

Common phrases

  • ficha de inscripción

    registration form

  • ficha médica

    medical registration form

  • ficha personal

    personal information form

Similar words

tarjeta: Small card for recording brief personal or payment information, usually portable.
formulario: Printed sheet with labeled fields to fill in required information item by item.
registro: Official written record that logs events or data in sequence for storage.
hoja: Single sheet of paper used for writing, printing, or photocopying.

Definition in Spanish

Tarjeta o hoja destinada a recoger datos o referencias sobre una persona, un objeto o un trámite, usada como comprobante o para organizar información.

Word origin

Borrowed from French fiche and related Romance forms, ultimately from Latin figere 'to fix', originally naming a small fixed slip used in filing systems.

Usage tips

  • Ficha commonly appears in set phrases such as ficha técnica or ficha personal and also names items like game pieces or casino chips, so speakers often add a brief clarifier when context is ambiguous.

Other meanings

  • application formnoun

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