What does certificado in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word certificado in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use certificado in Spanish.

The word certificado in Spanish means certificate, registered, certify, verify, certify, validate, certify, birth certificate, criminal record certificate, course completion certificate, certificate of competency, certificate of authenticity, clearance certificate, certificate of compliance, certificate of cohabitation, death certificate, legal registration certificate, employment certificate, certificate of employment, transcript, certificate of suitability, certificate of eligibility, marriage certificate, medical certificate, certified mail. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word certificado

certificate

nombre masculino (documento oficial)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Hay que presentar el certificado médico del niño en el colegio.
We have to present the child's medical certificate at school.

registered

adjetivo (bajo certificación) (package, letter)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Envío el documento certificado para asegurarme de que llegue a su destino.
I am sending the document by registered post to make sure it reaches its destination.

certify, verify

verbo transitivo (reflejar con datos)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Hay agencias que certifican la audiencia de los programas con datos estadísticos.
There are agencies that verify program audiences with statistical data.

certify, validate

verbo transitivo (validar como cierto)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
El gobierno certificó que el proyecto está contemplado en el Plan Nacional de Desarrollo.
The government certified (or: validated) that the project has been provided for within the National Plan of Development.

certify

verbo transitivo (registrar envíos)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Al certificar una carta la oficina de correos garantiza que la hará llegar a su destino.
By certifying a letter, the post office guarantees that it will make it to its destination.

birth certificate

(prueba de identidad)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El acta de nacimiento contiene todos los datos de un recién nacido.
A birth certificate contains all of a newborn's personal information.

criminal record certificate

(documento acreditativo)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Su certificado de antecedentes penales acredita que nunca ha cometido un delito.
His criminal record certificate shows that he has never committed a crime.

course completion certificate

locución nominal masculina (diploma de curso)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

certificate of competency

(diploma de capacidad)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Necesitas un certificado de aptitud física para inscribirte al gimnasio.
You need a certificate of physical competency to apply to the gym.

certificate of authenticity

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

clearance certificate

locución nominal masculina (antecedentes penales)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Los interesados solicitan su certificado de conducta ante la autoridad policial.
The interested parties request their clearance certificate from the police.

certificate of compliance

locución nominal masculina (aprobado)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Los productos exportados llevan el certificado de conformidad de la autoridad del país de destino.
Exported products have a certificate of compliance from the destination country's authority.

certificate of cohabitation

locución nominal masculina (documento)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Los concubinos presentaron su certificado de convivencia para probar que viven juntos.
The couple presented their certificate of cohabitation to prove that they live together.

death certificate

(acta de fallecimiento)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Para poder cancelar el seguro de vida, tenemos que solicitar un certificado de defunción.

legal registration certificate

(documento oficial)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Para votar debes mostrar el certificado de empadronamiento.
To vote, you need to provide a legal registration certificate.

employment certificate, certificate of employment

(documento de empleado)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

transcript

(diploma oficial)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Debes presentar el certificado de estudios junto con tu CV.
You should present your transcript along with your CV.

certificate of suitability

locución nominal masculina (ES (documentación adopción) (adoption)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

certificate of eligibility

locución nominal masculina (CO (requisito académico)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

marriage certificate

(acta Registro Civil)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
La pareja obtuvo su certificado de matrimonio el lunes y el sábado será la fiesta.
The couple obtained a marriage certificate on Monday, and the party will be on Saturday.

medical certificate

(constancia de salud) (to indicate health)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Necesitas un certificado médico para justificar la ausencia al trabajo.
You need a medical certificate to justify absence from work.

certified mail

(envío especial)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El banco envía las notificaciones por correo certificado.
The bank sends correspondence by certified mail.

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