verificación
“verificación” means “verification” in Spanish (confirming the truth or accuracy of something).
verification
Also: check, confirmation
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Por favor, introduce el código de verificación que enviamos a tu móvil.
A2Please enter the verification code we sent to your mobile.
La verificación de los documentos es obligatoria para el proceso.
B1The verification of the documents is mandatory for the process.
Tras una verificación minuciosa, el equipo aprobó el experimento.
C1After a thorough check, the team approved the experiment.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: verificación
Question 1 of 3
Which of these is the correct way to say 'the verification'?
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From the Latin 'verificatio', which combines 'verus' (true) and 'facere' (to make or do). Essentially, it means 'the act of making sure something is true'.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'verificación' used differently in Spain than in Mexico?
The meaning is the same everywhere, but in Mexico, 'la verificación' often refers specifically to the mandatory annual emissions test for cars.
Can I use 'verificación' to mean 'I checked my pockets'?
Not really. 'Verificación' is a bit more formal. For checking your pockets or something casual, use 'revisión' or the verb 'mirar'.
Why is there an accent on the 'o'?
Spanish words ending in -ción always have an accent on the 'o' because the stress naturally falls on that last syllable.