visado
visa
noun bee-SAH-doh Rare
Origin: From visar (to endorse, stamp), from Latin 'videre' (to see); the stamp showing the document has been seen and approved.
Usage Note
Visado is the standard term for a visa in Spain, while visa (invariable feminine noun) is preferred across most of Latin America. Both refer to the official authorization to enter a country. Learners should learn both forms — necesito un visado/una visa — depending on their target dialect.
Examples
"Solicitó el visado en el consulado."
Natural Translation
She applied for the visa at the consulate.
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