A trámite is a step or procedure required to deal with an administrative matter.
The idea
The noun is masculine: el trámite, un trámite; the plural is los trámites.
Examples
- Marta hizo el trámite por internet.Marta completed the administrative procedure online.
- Necesitamos un trámite para renovar el permiso.We need an administrative procedure to renew the permit.
- Los trámites del ayuntamiento pueden tardar varias semanas.The town hall procedures can take several weeks.
- ¿Dónde puedo consultar el estado de mi trámite?Where can I check the status of my application?
- Su padre reunió los documentos antes de iniciar el trámite.Their father gathered the documents before starting the procedure.
- La oficina explicó qué trámites son gratuitos.The office explained which procedures are free.
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Watch out
Do not confuse un trámite with the document itself: it refers to the procedure, which may require several documents.
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Choose the article: ___ trámite requiere una firma. (El / La)
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El
El agrees with the masculine singular noun.
Choose the plural: Tenemos dos ___. (trámites / trámite)
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trámites
Trámites is plural, matching the number two.
Choose the administrative procedure: Para obtener el permiso, inicia el ___. (trámite / paisaje)
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trámite
Trámite names the procedure needed to obtain the permit.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Spanish sentences where available. We keep your score.
Choose the article: ___ trámite requiere una firma. (El / La)
Choose the plural: Tenemos dos ___. (trámites / trámite)
Choose the administrative procedure: Para obtener el permiso, inicia el ___. (trámite / paisaje)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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