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Old May 02, 2012, 04:43 PM
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On the receptionist's desk is this sign:
  • May we please see picture ID. Thank you.
The translation below it is even worse:
  • Podemos ver su identificacion, por favor.
Which of the following options is better?

  • Necesitamos ver identificación con fotografía, por favor. Gracias.
  • Favor de mostrarnos identificación fotográfica
  • Se debe mostrar identificación con foto
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Old May 02, 2012, 05:00 PM
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I like the first and last options you proposed.

I also like:
Se solicita identificación con foto.
Se requiere identificación con foto.
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Old May 02, 2012, 05:24 PM
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I wouldn't object the first option, if it were properly written as a question.

Here are my suggestions about the others:

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  • ¿Podemos ver su identificación, por favor?
  • Necesitamos ver una identificación con fotografía, por favor. Gracias.
  • Favor de mostrarnos una identificación fotográfica con fotografía.
  • Se debe mostrar identificación con foto.
I like Rusty's suggestions too.
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Old May 02, 2012, 05:38 PM
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Thanks to both. I like all the suggestions, and cannot decide which to choose. Could I put you on the spot to recommend the best one for a primarily Mexican audience?
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Old May 02, 2012, 05:42 PM
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Any will do. Choose the one you like.
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