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"Censo" is a form of "censo", a noun which is often translated as "census". "Cédula" is a noun which is often translated as "document". Learn more about the difference between "censo" and "cédula" below.
el censo(
sehn
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soh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (record)
a. census
El último censo nacional reveló que el 59% de la población son mujeres.The latest national census showed that 59% of the population are women.
2. (politics)
a. list of registered voters
No puedo votar porque mi nombre no figura en el censo.I can't vote because my name doesn't appear in the list of registered voters.
b. register
Según el censo electoral, me toca votar en la escuela que está en el centro.According to the electoral register, I need to vote in the school downtown.
c. electoral roll (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
El nombre del difunto Mario Sánchez todavía aparece en el censo.The late Mario Sanchez's name still appears on the electoral roll.
3. (technical) (lease)
A word or phrase that is only used by experts, professionals, or academics in a particular field (e.g., exposition).
a. ground rent
El arrendatario debe pagar un censo de $50,000 anuales.The leaseholder must pay a ground rent of $50,000 a year.
la cédula(
seh
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doo
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lah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (identification) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. document
¿Tiene usted alguna cédula que le identifique como ecuatoriano?Do you have any document identifying you as an Ecuadorian?
b. identity card
En la entrada tienes que mostrar la cédula o el pasaporte.You need to show your identity card or passport at the entrance.
2. (finance)
