How to Say "license plates" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “license plates” is “placas” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
vehicle identification
Examples
Olvidé poner las placas nuevas en el coche.
I forgot to put the new license plates on the car.
La policía revisó las placas para ver si el carro era robado.
The police checked the plates to see if the car was stolen.
Always Feminine Plural
Remember that 'placas' is always a feminine word, so you must use feminine words (like 'las' or 'estas') before it.
Confusing Plates and Registration
Mistake: “Using 'registro' when you mean the physical plates.”
Correction: 'Registro' is the act of registering; 'placas' are the physical identifiers on the car.
Related Translations
Learn Spanish with Inklingo
Interactive stories, personalized learning, and more.