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.

Try it yourself

  1. Choose the article: ___ trámite requiere una firma. (El / La)

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    El

    El agrees with the masculine singular noun.

  2. Choose the plural: Tenemos dos ___. (trámites / trámite)

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    trámites

    Trámites is plural, matching the number two.

  3. 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.

Use it today

Describe an administrative procedure you need to complete in an original Spanish sentence.