verb

fichar

clock in

Registrar la entrada o salida de una persona en un lugar, o contratar a alguien para un trabajo o equipo.

The Spanish verb "fichar" has several meanings depending on the context:

  • To sign or hire someone, especially in sports or employment (e.g., a team "ficha" a new player).
  • To clock in or out at work, meaning to register your arrival or departure time.
  • To record or file someone's information, such as making a record of someone's data.

It's an informal and versatile verb often used in everyday conversation.

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Examples

María debe fichar antes de empezar su turno.verb

María must clock in before starting her shift.

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