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Tarjeta: card

tarjeta

Pronunciation: tahr-HEH-tah (stress the capital letters)

Tarjeta means “card” in English.

Quick answer

  • Meaning: card
  • How to say it: tahr-HEH-tah
  • Gender: la tarjeta
  • Level: Beginner (A1)

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What “tarjeta” means and how to use it

Tarjeta means “card,” such as a credit card, debit card, or business card.

Gender and plural

  • Gender: la tarjeta (feminine)
  • Plural: las tarjetas

Examples with audio

  • Pago con tarjeta.I pay by card.
  • Perdí mi tarjeta de crédito.I lost my credit card.
  • Te doy mi tarjeta de visita.I give you my business card.

Usage tip

Say “pagar con tarjeta” (pay by card) and “tarjeta de crédito/débito” for types. A birthday card is “tarjeta de cumpleaños.”

Frequently asked questions

How do you say “card” in Spanish?

“card” in Spanish is “tarjeta.” It is pronounced tahr-HEH-tah, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.

How do you pronounce “tarjeta”?

Say tahr-HEH-tah. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.

Is “tarjeta” masculine or feminine?

Tarjeta is feminine: “la tarjeta.” The plural is “tarjetas.”

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