What is the Spanish word for "fingerprint"?

Learn how to say "fingerprint" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

fingerprint

Spanish

huella dactilar

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Alternative translations of "fingerprint"

impresión digital

Examples of how to use "fingerprint" in Spanish

English
A single fingerprint was found at the scene.
Spanish
Se encontró una sola huella dactilar en la escena.
English
The detective lifted a clear fingerprint from the glass.
Spanish
El detective levantó una huella clara del vaso.
English
Her fingerprint matched the pattern in the police file.
Spanish
Su huella coincidió con el patrón en el archivo policial.
English
Please press your finger to the scanner for a fingerprint.
Spanish
Por favor, coloque su dedo en el escáner para una huella.
English
Scientists say each person's fingerprint is unique and useful.
Spanish
Los científicos dicen que la huella dactilar de cada persona es única y útil.

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A single fingerprint was found at the scene.

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