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Spanish Phrase

¿Tienes tarjeta de socio?

/ˈtje.nes taɾˈxe.ta ðe ˈso.sjo/
Meaning"Do you have a membership card?"
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Meaning

This phrase is a direct and common way to ask someone if they possess a membership or loyalty card for a particular establishment, club, or program. It literally translates to 'Do you have a card of member?' and is understood as inquiring about a 'membership card' or 'loyalty card'.

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When to use

You would typically use this phrase when checking out at a store, entering a club, library, or any establishment that offers a membership program. It's a polite and standard question asked by staff to customers to see if they qualify for discounts, points, or special access.

✦Grammar Breakdown

¿Tienestarjetadesocio?

1

Tener (tienes)

'Tener' means 'to have'. 'Tienes' is the informal 'tú' conjugation for 'you have'. It's a fundamental verb for possession and many common expressions.

2

Tarjeta

'Tarjeta' means 'card'. It's a feminine noun, so it takes feminine articles and adjectives. It's used for credit cards, ID cards, and, in this case, membership cards.

3

De socio

'De socio' literally means 'of member'. This construction is commonly used in Spanish to indicate the purpose or type of something, functioning like an adjective. Here, it specifies that it's a card for a member, hence 'membership card'.

🗨In Conversation

A

Serían 25 euros. ¿Tienes tarjeta de socio?

That will be 25 euros. Do you have a membership card?

Sí, aquí la tiene.

Yes, here it is.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • ¿Tienes una tarjeta de miembro?

    While 'miembro' means 'member', 'tarjeta de socio' is the more natural and common phrasing for 'membership card' in Spanish. 'Tarjeta de miembro' is understandable but less idiomatic.

  • ¿Tienes tarjeta social?

    Using 'social' here is incorrect. 'Social' refers to society or social interactions, not a membership or loyalty program. 'De socio' specifically denotes belonging to an association or club.

↔Alternatives

  • ¿Eres socio/a?

    Are you a member?

  • ¿Tiene tarjeta de cliente?

    Do you have a customer card? (More formal)

  • ¿Tienes la tarjeta del club?

    Do you have the club card?

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Cultural Tip

Loyalty programs and membership cards are very common in Spanish-speaking countries, similar to many other parts of the world. It's customary for cashiers or service staff to ask this question. While 'tú' (tienes) is used here, in more formal settings or with strangers, 'usted' (¿Tiene tarjeta de socio?) would be more appropriate, especially in countries like Colombia or Peru. In Spain, 'tú' is often used more broadly.