matrícula
English translation: number plate
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regisration Explanation: Look at the following online glossary entry: http://www.funwithlanguages.co.uk/spanpetrolvoc.htm Traveling By Car Vocabulary: Spanish: "La matrícula es R123ABC." English: "The registration is R123ABC." Fuad See citation above |
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license plate (number) Explanation: Hello! I think you're on the right track. According to Simon and Schusters, matrícula de un auto, could be a registration number or license plate. In the context that I've seen it used on the web though, it's more often the latter. For example: Cambio gratuito de matrícula Cambio gratuito de matrícula: A los clientes de la marca que lleven su vehículo a cualquier establecimiento de la red de concesionarios Ford se les regalará la nueva placa europea. http://www.elmundomotor.com/elmundomotor/2001/03/15/usuarios... julie |
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license plate Explanation: Si se trata de la placa que se coloca en los guardafangos delantero y trasero de los vehículos, es "license plate". |
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license (plate) number Explanation: In USA terminology that's how it is said; in many countries (Chile for example), that it exactly what it means; and for planes, vessels, etc., the "registration number". Experience |
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license plate Explanation: Perdón... Dije "guardafango", pero lo que quería decir era "parachoque" o "defensa". |
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YES "in everyday speaking" Explanation: but in legal issues, the correct word is LICENSE/REGISTRATION PLATE Collins Cobuild Simon and Schuster |
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