identity

S2 W2

BrE /aɪˈdɛntətiː/ AmE /aɪˈdɛntəti/

noun en → es

1 PERSONALITY B1

the characteristics that make a person or group different from others; the qualities and beliefs of a person, group, etc., which show their individuality

identidad, personalidad

  • have an identity

Collocations identity crisis · national identity

  • She is still searching for her true identity.

    Ella sigue buscando su verdadera identidad.

2 DOCUMENT B1

a document or card that proves who you are; an official paper, card, etc., that shows your name and other information about yourself

documento de identidad, tarjeta de identificación

  • show somebody your identity

Collocations identity card · driving license as an identity document

  • He refused to show his identity.

    Él se negó a mostrar su identidad.

3 COMPUTER B2

a name or number that is used in computing and telecommunications systems to identify a user, computer, etc.

nombre de usuario, identificador

  • log in with your identity

Collocations user identity · system identity

  • The system will not accept this identity.

    El sistema no aceptará esta identidad.

4 MATHEMATICS C1

a statement that two mathematical expressions are equal; an equation

ecuación, igualdad matemática

  • identity in mathematics

Collocations identity element · identity matrix

  • The identity of a group is the neutral element.

    La identidad de un grupo es el elemento neutro.

5 SIMILARITY C1

the state of being similar or identical; likeness

parecido, similitud

  • identity between

Collocations identity crisis · identity politics

  • There is an identity between the two theories.

    Hay una similitud entre las dos teorías.

6 GROUP C1

a group of people who share a common characteristic or belief; a community with shared interests and goals

grupo, comunidad

  • identity politics

Collocations ethnic identity · gender identity

  • The group is fighting for its ethnic identity.

    El grupo está luchando por su identidad étnica.

7 ART C1

a work of art that represents a person or thing in a way that is typical of the artist's style; an artistic representation

representación, retrato

  • identity in art

Collocations artistic identity · portrait identity

  • The painting is an identity of the artist's style.

    El cuadro es una representación del estilo del artista.

8 LINGUISTICS C1

a linguistic feature that distinguishes one language or dialect from another; a distinctive characteristic of speech

carácter lingüístico, rasgo distintivo

  • identity in linguistics

Collocations linguistic identity · dialectal identity

  • The linguistic identity of the region is unique.

    La identidad lingüística de la región es única.