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credencial

credential

noun kreh-den-SYAHL Rare
People & Society Government

Origin: From Medieval Latin credentialis, 'letter of credence'.

Also means

ID card

Usage Note

Credencial can mean a credential, accreditation badge, or press pass, and in several Latin American countries it is the everyday word for an ID card or identity document (credencial de elector in Mexico = voter ID). The plural credenciales often refers to a diplomat's letters of credence. In Spain, carnet or documento de identidad are more common for ID.

Examples

"El periodista mostró su credencial en la entrada."

Natural Translation

The journalist showed his press credential at the entrance.

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