visa

S2 W2

BrE /ˈvaɪ.zə/ AmE /ˈvaɪ.zə/

noun en → es

1 DOCUMENT [singular] B1

a document that allows you to enter or stay in a foreign country for a limited time

visto, visa

  • apply for a visa

Collocations tourist visa · work visa

  • He applied for a tourist visa to visit Japan.

    Él solicitó una visa de turista para visitar Japón.

2 PERMISSION [singular] B1

permission given by the government of a country for someone to enter or stay in that country

autorización, permiso

  • get a visa

Collocations entry visa · exit visa

  • She got her visa and is now ready to travel.

    Ella obtuvo su visa y ahora está lista para viajar.

3 STAMP [singular] B1

a stamp in a passport that shows permission for entry or stay

sello, estampilla

  • have a visa

Collocations entry visa stamp · exit visa stamp

  • The passport officer stamped the visa in her passport.

    El oficial de pasaportes selló la visa en su pasaporte.

4 ELECTRONIC [singular] C1

an electronic system used to control access to a building or area

sistema de acceso electrónico, tarjeta de acceso

  • use a visa card

Collocations electronic access system · access control

  • The company uses an electronic visa system to manage employee access.

    La empresa utiliza un sistema electrónico de acceso para gestionar el ingreso de los empleados.

5 PAYMENT [singular] C1

a payment method that allows you to pay for goods and services online or in stores

tarjeta de débito, tarjeta de crédito

  • use a visa card

Collocations credit card payment · debit card payment

  • She paid for the groceries with her Visa card.

    Ella pagó por los alimentos con su tarjeta Visa.

6 SPORT [singular] C1

a type of tennis racket used in some professional tournaments

raqueta de tenis, raqueta deportiva

  • use a visa racquet

Collocations tennis tournament · professional match

  • The player used his Visa racquet to win the championship.

    El jugador utilizó su raqueta Visa para ganar el campeonato.

7 BRAND [singular] C1

a brand name for a company or product, especially in the financial and sports industries

marca, nombre comercial

  • be associated with Visa

Collocations financial services brand · sports sponsorship

  • The company is now associated with the Visa brand.

    La empresa ahora está asociada con la marca Visa.

8 ORGANIZATION [singular] C1

an international organization that sets standards for financial transactions and payment systems

organización, entidad financiera

  • be a member of Visa

Collocations financial transaction standard · payment system regulation

  • The bank is a member of the Visa organization.

    El banco es miembro de la organización Visa.