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documento

document

noun doh-koo-MEN-toh Less Common

Origin: From Latin documentum (lesson, proof, example).

Usage Note

Documento covers all document types — official ID (documento de identidad, or DNI in Spain), a legal paper, or a digital file. The verb documentar means to document or provide evidence. In Spain, people commonly say el documento or el DNI when referring to a national identity card, unlike Latin America where cédula is more common.

Examples

"Necesitas firmar el documento."

Natural Translation

You need to sign the document.

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