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trámite

TRAH-mee-tehˈtɾamite

“trámite” means “procedure” in Spanish (administrative or legal steps).

procedure

Also: formality, paperwork
NounmB1
General Latin America
A person sitting at a desk using a large rubber stamp on a stack of official papers.

📝 In Action

Tengo que ir al banco para hacer un trámite.

A2

I have to go to the bank to do a procedure.

El trámite para la visa es bastante largo.

B1

The process for the visa is quite long.

No te preocupes, la firma es solo un trámite.

B2

Don't worry, the signature is just a formality.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • hacer un trámite – to do a bit of paperwork/procedure
  • agilizar los trámites – to speed up the process
  • trámites burocráticos – bureaucratic procedures

Idioms & Expressions

  • ser puro trámite – to be a mere formality (something easy or guaranteed)

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: trámite

Question 1 of 3

Which verb is most commonly used with 'trámite' when you need to get something done?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
tramitar(to process / to negotiate) — Verb
tramitación(processing) — Noun
tramitador(agent / processor) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
límiteadmite
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'tramĕs', which originally meant a cross-path or a side-way, evolving into the 'steps' or 'path' taken to reach a goal.

First recorded: 18th century

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: tramite

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'trámite' the same as 'proceso'?

They are close, but 'trámite' usually refers to specific administrative steps (like filling out a form), while 'proceso' is the entire journey from start to finish.

Can I use 'trámite' for household chores?

Not really. It is reserved for more 'official' things like banks, government offices, or legal matters.

Does it have a verb form?

Yes! The verb is 'tramitar', which means 'to process' or 'to carry out a procedure'.