How to Say "index card" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “index card” is “ficha” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
a physical card for filing
Examples
Rellena esta ficha con tus datos personales.
Fill out this form with your personal details.
Mira la ficha técnica del coche antes de comprarlo.
Look at the spec sheet of the car before buying it.
El bibliotecario buscó la ficha del libro.
The librarian looked for the book's index card.
Fixed Phrases
When talking about specs or facts, we almost always use 'ficha técnica'. It behaves like a single word for 'fact sheet'.
Ficha vs. Archivo
Mistake: “Saying 'ficha' for a computer file.”
Correction: Use 'archivo' for a digital document on your computer. Use 'ficha' for the specific data profile or card within a system.
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