carnet

ID card

driver's license

USAGE NOTE

The plural of "carnet" is "carnets." This word can also be spelled "carné."

el carnet(kahr-neht)

masculine noun

1. (identification document)

a. ID card

A María le implantaron un chip en la mano para poder entrar en la oficina sin carnet.

Maria got a chip implanted in her hand so she can enter her office without an ID card.

b. identification card

"¿Me muestra su carné, por favor?", dijo el policía.

"¿May I see your identification card, please?," the policeman said.

c. identity card

Para votar en las elecciones, necesitan ustedes mostrar sus carnets.

To vote in the elections you need to show your identity cards.

d. card

Si presentas tu carnet de pensionista en la caja, obtienes un 15% de descuento.

If you show your pensioner's card at the cashier, you get a 15% discount.

e. membership card (of a club or organization)

No nos dejaron entrar al Club Campestre porque no traíamos los carnés.

We weren't allowed in the Country Club because we didn't bring our membership cards.

2. (driver's permit)

(Spain)

a. driver's license

(United States)

Acuérdate de renovar tu carnet, o no podrás manejar.

Remember to renew your driver's license, otherwise you won't be able to drive.

b. driver license

(United States)

Si no traes contigo tu carnet, no podrás tomar alcohol en el bar.

If you don't have your driver license on you, you won't be able to drink alcohol at the bar.

c. driving licence

(United Kingdom)

Mi hijo pasó el examen de conducir y le dieron su carné.

My son passed his driving test, and he got his driving licence.

3. (register)

a. card

Su hijo debe tener el carnet de vacunas al día para matricularse en el colegio.

Your child must have the vaccination card up to date to be admitted at school.