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identidad

identity

noun ee-den-tee-DAHD Less Common
People & Society Values

Usage Note

Identidad is a safe cognate, but learners should know the key document: documento nacional de identidad (DNI), Spain's national identity card. The phrase robo de identidad ('identity theft') is the standard term. Identidad cultural ('cultural identity') is common in social and political discourse. The word ends in -dad, always feminine, following the same pattern as ciudad, libertad, etc.

Examples

"La música forma parte de su identidad cultural."

Natural Translation

Music is part of his cultural identity.

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