Mi documento indica que tengo quince años.

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Breakdown of Mi documento indica que tengo quince años.

• tener: to have
• mi: my
• que: that

Questions & Answers about Mi documento indica que tengo quince años.

Why do we say "tengo quince años" instead of "soy quince años"?

In Spanish, age is expressed with the verb tener ("to have"). So, you say:
• Tengo quince años: literally “I have fifteen years.”
It sounds more natural and is grammatically correct in Spanish. While in English you say “I am fifteen,” Spanish uses tener to talk about age.

Why is the verb "indica" used rather than something like "dice"?

Indicar means “to indicate” or “to show,” and sometimes it can be a bit more formal or specific, emphasizing that the document provides official information. You can still say Mi documento dice (“My document says”), but indica suggests a more official or declarative tone.

Does "que" always appear after verbs like "indica"?

Often, yes. In many sentences, especially when the verb introduces reported information or content, que is used in Spanish as a conjunction. Examples include:
• Él dijo que vendría.
• El informe señala que hay un problema.
It’s similar to using “that” in English, though in Spanish the use of que can be more consistent and mandatory than “that” in English.

Why do we say "mi documento" instead of something like "el documento"?