How to Say "badge" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “badge” is “placa” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1
police or authority badge
Examples
Colocaron una placa conmemorativa en la pared del edificio antiguo.
They placed a commemorative plaque on the wall of the old building.
El detective mostró su placa antes de entrar a la casa.
The detective showed his badge before entering the house.
Plaque vs. Sign
'Placa' usually implies a small, flat, rigid sign, often made of metal or stone. For larger, general signs, use 'cartel' or 'señal'.
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