Description

A license plate is a metal or plastic plate attached to a motor vehicle for identification purposes. It typically displays a unique combination of letters and numbers assigned by the relevant authority.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that 'placa' can refer to both vehicle license plates and other types of plates, so context is crucial. Avoid colloquial terms that may vary regionally, and stick to 'placa' in formal contexts to ensure clarity.

Example Sentences

EN: The police officer asked for the license plate number of the car involved in the accident.

ES: El oficial de policía solicitó el número de la placa del automóvil involucrado en el accidente.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'placa' with 'placa de identificación' which refers to identification badges; mixing up terms for vehicle registration and license plates; mispronouncing 'placa' as 'placa' with incorrect stress.