la tarjeta
the card
Example Sentence
Siempre pago con tarjeta para controlar mis gastos.
I always pay with a card to track my spending.
Meaning
La tarjeta is a card, usually a bank or credit card in finance contexts. It also appears in phrases about payment methods and spending control.
Common Phrases
- pagar con tarjeta — to pay by card
- tarjeta de credito — credit card
- tarjeta de debito — debit card
Example
Uso la tarjeta con cuidado para no gastar de mas.
I use the card carefully so I do not overspend.
Common Mistake
Dropping the preposition: say pagar con tarjeta, not pagar tarjeta.