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tarjeta SIM means SIM card — a common term in Travel Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: October 18, 2025

✈️ Travel Spanish

tarjeta SIM

noun • /[tar-HEH-tah SEEM]/

SIM card

Example:

Compro una tarjeta SIM local en el aeropuerto.

I'm buying a local SIM card at the airport.

🧠 What does tarjeta SIM mean?

A 'tarjeta SIM' (SIM card) is the small, removable chip that connects your phone to a mobile network. It stores your phone number, service provider information, and allows you to make calls, send texts, and use mobile data when traveling. In Spanish, 'tarjeta' means 'card,' and 'SIM' is the same acronym as in English, standing for Subscriber Identity Module.

📚 Extra examples

  • Necesito comprar una tarjeta SIM local para mi teléfono.
    I need to buy a local SIM card for my phone.
  • ¿Dónde puedo encontrar una tienda que venda tarjetas SIM prepago?
    Where can I find a store that sells prepaid SIM cards?
  • Mi tarjeta SIM no funciona. ¿Puedes ayudarme?
    My SIM card isn't working. Can you help me?
  • Asegúrate de desbloquear tu teléfono antes de insertar la nueva tarjeta SIM.
    Make sure to unlock your phone before inserting the new SIM card.
  • La tarjeta SIM me permite usar datos móviles en el extranjero.
    The SIM card allows me to use mobile data abroad.

💡 Did You Know?

In some Spanish-speaking countries, you might hear people refer to a SIM card simply as a 'chip.'

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "tarjeta SIM"

Synonyms: chip

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'SIM card' in Spanish?
SIM card is 'tarjeta SIM' in Spanish.
How do you pronounce 'tarjeta SIM' in Spanish?
'Tarjeta' is pronounced tar-HEH-tah, with the emphasis on the second syllable. 'SIM' is pronounced like the English word 'sim'.
How do you use 'tarjeta SIM' in a sentence?
Here's an example: 'Necesito una nueva tarjeta SIM para mi teléfono' (I need a new SIM card for my phone).
What is the English translation of 'tarjeta SIM'?
'Tarjeta SIM' translates to 'SIM card' in English.
Does 'tarjeta SIM' change for gender or number?
'Tarjeta' is feminine and singular. If you need to talk about multiple SIM cards, you would say 'tarjetas SIM' (SIM cards).
Is 'tarjeta SIM' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, 'tarjeta SIM' is a common term used in everyday Spanish, especially when talking about mobile phones and technology.
Does 'tarjeta SIM' have slang or double meanings?
No, 'tarjeta SIM' doesn't have any slang or double meanings. It's a straightforward term.
Is 'tarjeta SIM' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, the term 'tarjeta SIM' is used the same way in both Spain and Latin America.

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