card

• Sustantivo que designa un trozo de papel grueso o plástico fino, a menudo de forma rectangular, utilizado para diversos fines, como escribir, jugar o identificar.

A noun referring to a piece of stiff paper or thin plastic, often rectangular, used for various purposes such as writing, playing games, or identification.

1. Playing cardA1formal

   A piece of stiff paper or thin plastic used in games, typically part of a set of 52.

   Naipe

   • He shuffled the deck of cards before dealing.
   • She drew a card from the top of the pile.
   • They played poker with a standard set of cards.

   Sinónimospasteboardplaying card

2. Greeting cardA1formal

   A folded piece of paper with a picture or message, sent to someone on a special occasion.

   Tarjeta de felicitación

   • I sent her a birthday card with a handwritten note.
   • He received a get-well card from his colleagues.
   • They bought a wedding card for their friends.

   Sinónimosgreeting card

3. Credit or debit cardA2formal

   A plastic card issued by a bank allowing the holder to purchase goods or services on credit or from their account.

   tarjeta de crédito o débito

   • She paid for the groceries with her credit card.
   • He forgot his debit card at home and had to use cash.
   • The store accepts all major credit cards.

   Sinónimosbank cardplastic

4. ID cardA2formal

   A card with a person's name, photograph, and other details, used for identification.

   carné de identidad

   • You need to show your student card to enter the library.
   • The security guard asked for his identification card.
   • She carries her driver's license card in her wallet.

   Sinónimosbadgeidentificationpass

• Verbo que significa peinar o preparar fibras para hilar, o pedir a alguien su documento de identidad (para verificar su edad o identidad).

A verb meaning to comb or prepare fibers for spinning, or to request identification from someone.

1. To comb or clean fibersC1formal

   To prepare wool, cotton, or other fibers for spinning by combing them with a carding tool.

   cardar

   • She carded the wool before spinning it into yarn.
   • The artisan carded the cotton to remove impurities.
   • Carding the fibers makes them softer and easier to work with.

   Sinónimoscombhacklehatchelheckletease

2. To check identificationB1informalamerican

   To ask someone to show an ID card, typically to verify age (e.g., for buying alcohol or entering a venue).

   Pedir identificación

   • The bouncer carded everyone at the door.
   • They carded him because he looked under 21.
   • The store clerk carded me when I tried to buy cigarettes.