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"Receipt" in Italian: scontrino
lo scontrino
Note: also: la ricevuta
Receipt in Italian is often lo scontrino (skon-TREE-noh), masculine—the till slip. La ricevuta is a more formal receipt.
Leaving a shop
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How to pronounce scontrino
Say it
skon-TREE-noh
/skonˈtri.no/
Scontrino stresses TREE: skon-TREE-noh. Soft sc as sk. Plural scontrini is skon-TREE-nee.
"Receipt" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| lo scontrino | the receipt / till slip Shops, bars. | Shops, bars. |
| la ricevuta | the receipt (formal) Hotels, invoices. | Hotels, invoices. |
| scontrino fiscale | fiscal receipt Tax slip. | Tax slip. |
| tenere lo scontrino | to keep the receipt Returns. | Returns. |
How to use scontrino in real life
- 1Leaving a shop
Tieni lo scontrino per i resi.
Keep the receipt for returns.
Lo scontrino.
- 2Bar counter
Mi serve lo scontrino, grazie.
I need the receipt, thanks.
Lo scontrino.
- 3Expense report
Allega lo scontrino alla nota spese.
Attach the receipt to the expense claim.
Scontrino.
Mistakes English speakers make with scontrino
Incorrect: La scontrino è lungo.
Correct: Lo scontrino è lungo.
Masculine with lo: lo scontrino.
Incorrect: Dammi il receipt.
Correct: Dammi lo scontrino.
Use scontrino (or ricevuta), not English receipt.
Good to know
Italian tills spit out a long scontrino; keep it for returns and sometimes to exit big stores. Hotels may hand a ricevuta instead.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Returning a shirt
ChatPal
Hai lo scontrino della maglia?
Do you have the receipt for the shirt?
You
Sì, lo scontrino è nella borsa.
Yes, the receipt is in the bag.
ChatPal
Perfetto, mostra lo scontrino in cassa.
Perfect—show the receipt at the till.
You
Vado subito.
I'll go right away.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Receipt" in Italian
Shop receipt?
Lo scontrino.
Formal receipt?
La ricevuta.
Gender?
Scontrino is masculine (lo).
Keep the receipt?
Tieni / conserva lo scontrino.
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