documentación
/doh-koo-men-tah-SYON/
documentation
A set of official papers representing documentation.
documentación(noun)
documentation
?a set of official papers
ID
?identification papers
,paperwork
?official forms
📝 In Action
Por favor, presente toda la documentación en la entrada.
A2Please present all the documentation at the entrance.
No puedo viajar porque perdí mi documentación.
A2I can't travel because I lost my ID papers.
💡 Grammar Points
The '-ción' Rule
Words ending in '-ción' are almost always feminine. This means you should use 'la' or 'una' with them: 'la documentación'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the Plural
Mistake: "Tengo todas las documentaciones."
Correction: Tengo toda la documentación.
⭐ Usage Tips
In Airports
If an official asks for your 'documentación,' they usually mean your passport and boarding pass.
The process of gathering information through research.
documentación(noun)
research
?the process of gathering info
background information
?supporting evidence
📝 In Action
La documentación para esta novela histórica me tomó tres años.
B2The research for this historical novel took me three years.
⭐ Usage Tips
Academic Context
Use this word when talking about the 'prep work' or the gathering of evidence for a large project.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: documentación
Question 1 of 1
If a police officer asks for your 'documentación', what are they most likely asking for?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'documentación' always feminine?
Yes! Because it ends in '-ción', it is always feminine. You must say 'la documentación' or 'mucha documentación'.
Can I use 'documentación' to mean a single piece of paper?
Usually, 'documentación' refers to a collection or set of papers. If you mean just one specific sheet, 'el documento' or 'el papel' is better.