English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

license in Spanish

license in Spanish is licencia, permiso, permisividad — license means the American spelling of the noun licence: an official document or permission to own, use or do something. In British English the noun is spelled licence and license is the verb.

license in Spanish

licencia
noun
A legal document giving official permission to do something; a permit.
permiso
noun
A legal document giving official permission to do something; a permit.
licencia
noun
licencia
noun
Excessive freedom; lack of due restraint.
permisividad
noun
Excessive freedom; lack of due restraint.
licenciar
verb
licenciarse
verb
To acquire authorization to use, usually in exchange for compensation.
subscribir
verb
To acquire authorization to use, usually in exchange for compensation.
subscribirse
verb
To acquire authorization to use, usually in exchange for compensation.

What does "license" mean?

  1. noun The American spelling of the noun licence: an official document or permission to own, use or do something. In British English the noun is spelled licence and license is the verb.
    "She showed her driver's license at the desk."
  2. verb To give official permission or authorization to do something.
    "The city licenses food trucks to operate on public streets."
  3. verb To grant or obtain formal permission to use a piece of intellectual property, often for payment.
    "The studio licensed the song for use in the commercial."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in Spanish.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Spanish meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in Spanish

license in a sentence

  • She showed her driver's license at the desk.
  • You need a license to fish in this river, according to the sign.
  • The city licenses food trucks to operate on public streets.
  • She was licensed to practice law in three states.

Similar words in Spanish

Common Spanish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "license" in Spanish?
"license" in Spanish is licencia, permiso, permisividad. license means: The American spelling of the noun licence: an official document or permission to own, use or do something. In British English the noun is spelled licence and license is the verb.
How do you use "license" in a sentence?
Example: "She showed her driver's license at the desk." In Spanish, "license" is licencia, permiso, permisividad.
Are there other ways to say "license" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 7 translations listed for "license": licencia, permiso, permisividad, licenciar, licenciarse, subscribir.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
Translations from WikDict, CC BY-SA · example sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR.