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Spanish Phrase

Aquí tienes mi tarjeta.

/aˈki ˈtjɛ.nes mi tarˈxe.ta/
Meaning"Here is my card."
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Meaning

Literally 'Here you have my card.' It is the standard way to hand someone a card—whether a business card, ID, or any small paper card—while keeping a friendly tone.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you are physically giving a card to another person: at a networking event, in a store when presenting an ID, or when passing a loyalty card to a friend.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Aquítienesmitarjeta.

1

Aquí

Adverb of place meaning 'here', used to point to something near the speaker.

2

tienes

Second‑person singular present of the verb *tener* (to have). Here it functions like 'you have/you get'.

3

mi

Possessive adjective meaning 'my', placed before the noun it modifies.

4

tarjeta

Noun meaning 'card' (e.g., business card, ID, credit card).

🗨In Conversation

A

Aquí tienes mi tarjeta.

Here is my card.

¡Muchas gracias!

Thank you very much!

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Aquí tengo mi tarjeta.

    Use *tienes* (you have) because you are giving the card to the other person, not keeping it yourself.

  • Aquí está mi tarjeta.

    While grammatically correct, *aquí está* sounds like you are pointing to the card rather than handing it over.

↔Alternatives

  • Te paso mi tarjeta.

    I’m passing you my card.

  • Te entrego mi tarjeta.

    I’m giving you my card.

  • Esta es mi tarjeta.

    This is my card.

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Cultural Tip

In many Spanish‑speaking countries, exchanging business cards is a formal ritual in professional settings. Saying *Aquí tienes mi tarjeta* conveys friendliness while still being polite. If you’re in a very formal context, you might add *Mucho gusto* after handing over the card.