Spanish Phrase
¿Tienes una tarjeta de presentación?
Meaning
A polite way to ask someone if they have a business card on hand. It’s commonly used when you want to exchange contact information in a professional context.
When to use
Use this question at conferences, networking events, client meetings, or any situation where you need to exchange contact details quickly and formally.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¿Tienesunatarjetadepresentación?
Tienes (tener)
Second‑person singular present of the verb *tener* (to have). Used for informal 'you'.
una (indefinite article)
Feminine singular indefinite article, matches the gender of *tarjeta*.
de (preposition)
Links two nouns, indicating that the card is for a *presentación* (presentation).
presentación (noun)
A feminine noun meaning ‘presentation’; together with *tarjeta* it forms the set phrase *tarjeta de presentación* (business card).
🗨In Conversation
¿Tienes una tarjeta de presentación?
Do you have a business card?
Sí, aquí tienes. ¿Y la tuya?
Yes, here you go. And yours?
✕Common Mistakes
¿Tiene una tarjeta de presentación?
Use *tienes* for informal 'you'. *Tiene* is the formal third‑person singular form.
¿Tienes un tarjeta de presentación?
The noun *tarjeta* is feminine, so the article must be *una*, not *un*.
¿Tienes una tarjeta de negocio?
Do not translate *business card* literally as *tarjeta de negocio*; the idiomatic phrase is *tarjeta de presentación*.
↔Alternatives
¿Me puedes dar tu tarjeta de presentación?
Can you give me your business card?
¿Tienes tu tarjeta de presentación a mano?
Do you have your business card handy?
¿Podrías pasarme tu tarjeta de presentación?
Could you pass me your business card?
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries, exchanging business cards is a formal ritual. Keep your cards in a clean holder and present them with the front side up, often using both hands as a sign of respect. In some regions (e.g., Mexico), it’s polite to briefly introduce yourself before handing over the card.