Spanish word

pin

Pronunciation

IPA/pin/

Meaning

  • masculine nounPIN code

Example

No compartas tu pin con nadie.

Don't share your PIN code with anyone.

Illustration for pin (PIN code)

More examples

¿Cuál es tu pin de cuatro dígitos?

What is your four-digit PIN code?

Core concept

Numeric passcode that serves as a personal key for a card, account, or device.

Common phrases

  • introducir el pin

    enter the PIN code

  • comprobar el pin

    check the PIN code

Similar words

contraseña: Secret combination of letters and/or symbols used to log into an account.
clave: Brief code or word used to permit access or enable a specific action.
código: Code composed of numbers or letters used to authenticate or identify.

Definition in Spanish

Código numérico personal que sirve como llave para acceder a tarjetas, cuentas o dispositivos y que se utiliza para autenticar operaciones.

Word origin

It comes from the English acronym Personal Identification Number and appears in Spanish both as the lowercase word pin and the capitalized acronym PIN.

Usage tips

  • Official contexts and banks often use phrases like número PIN or código PIN, while everyday speech usually uses pin alone.

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