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"Trámites" is a form of "trámites", a plural noun which is often translated as "red tape". "Tramitar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to process". Learn more about the difference between "trámites" and "tramitar" below.
los trámites(
trah
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mee
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tehs
)A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
el trámite
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. procedure
El trámite para obtener el pasaporte es muy sencillo.The procedure to get the passport is very simple.
b. step
En la página web se detallan todos los trámites necesarios para la obtención del visado.All the necessary steps for obtaining a visa are specified on the webpage.
c. process
Mi pasaporte está en trámite de renovación.My passport is in the process of being renewed.
a. step
A veces no es tan fácil el trámite hacia la vida laboral.Sometimes the step into working life is not that easy.
4. (convention)
tramitar(
trah
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mee
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tahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to arrange)
a. to process
El Centro Nacional de Visas está tramitando la visa de mi esposa.The National Visa Center is processing my wife's visa application.
b. to apply for
Tengo que tramitar el pasaporte antes de comprar el boleto.I need to apply for my passport before I buy the ticket.
c. to negotiate
Un agente tramitó un préstamo de 10,000 dólares.A broker negotiated a loan for 10,000 dollars.
