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How to Say "credentials" in Spanish

The Spanish word forcredentialsis poderesC1 level.

English → SpanishC1
nounC1formal
documents proving authority
A rolled-up legal scroll tied with a ribbon and bearing a large red wax seal, symbolizing legal authorization.

Examples

Necesitamos los poderes notariales para completar la venta de la propiedad.

We need the notarized power of attorney to complete the sale of the property.

El abogado presentó sus poderes ante el juez.

The lawyer presented his credentials (or authorization) before the judge.

Legal Phrase

When used in a legal context, 'poderes' often appears with adjectives like 'notariales' (notarized) or 'legales' (legal) to specify the type of official authorization.

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