dog tag

• Pequena placa de metal de identificação usada por militares geralmente pendurada no pescoço, contendo informações básicas como nome, tipo sanguíneo e número de série para fins de identificação. Também se refere à placa de identificação usada por animais de estimação, presa à coleira, com o nome e os dados de contato do dono.

A small metal identification tag worn around the neck by military personnel, containing essential information such as name, blood type, and serial number for identification purposes.

1. Military identification tagB2formal

   A small metal identification tag worn by military personnel, typically around the neck, containing personal information such as name, blood type, and service number.

   Placa de identificação militar

   • The soldier's dog tag was engraved with his name and blood type.
   • He always wore his dog tag even when off duty.
   • The medic checked the dog tag to identify the wounded soldier.

2. Pet identification tagA2informal

   A small tag attached to a pet's collar that displays the animal's name and the owner's contact information.

   Placa de identificação para animais de estimação

   • My dog's tag has my phone number on it in case he gets lost.
   • She bought a new dog tag with her pet's name and address.
   • The vet recommended putting a dog tag on the puppy for safety.