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documentación

documentation

noun doh-koo-men-tah-SYON Less Common

Also means

papers

Usage Note

Documentación is frequently used as an uncountable noun in Spanish, much like 'paperwork' in English — Necesito tu documentación means 'I need your papers/documents.' In Spain it commonly refers specifically to one's identity documents (DNI, passport). The plural documentaciones is rare; speakers prefer los documentos for multiple items.

Examples

"Lleva la documentación al consulado."

Natural Translation

Take the documentation to the consulate.

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