How to Say "certificate" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “certificate” is “certificado” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Necesito el certificado de nacimiento para mi pasaporte.
I need the birth certificate for my passport.
Recibimos un certificado de regalo por cien euros.
We received a gift certificate for one hundred euros.
El curso incluye un certificado de finalización.
The course includes a certificate of completion.
Gender Agreement
Since 'certificado' is a masculine noun, use masculine articles and adjectives with it (e.g., 'un certificado nuevo').
Using the wrong verb
Mistake: “Hacer un certificado (To make a certificate)”
Correction: Obtener/Recibir un certificado (To get/receive a certificate) or Emitir un certificado (To issue a certificate).
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