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"Receipt" in Spanish: recibo
el recibo
A receipt is el recibo (reh-SEE-boh). It is masculine. Say ¿me da el recibo? after paying.
At the register
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How to pronounce recibo
Say it
reh-SEE-boh
/reˈsi.βo/
Three syllables: reh-SEE-boh. Stress SEE. Soft b sound.
"Receipt" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el recibo | receipt Proof of payment. | Proof of payment. |
| ¿me da el recibo? | can I have the receipt? Asking after a purchase. | Asking after a purchase. |
| guardar el recibo | to keep the receipt For returns or records. | For returns or records. |
| el recibo de la compra | the purchase receipt Shopping proof. | Shopping proof. |
How to use recibo in real life
- 1At the register
¿Me da el recibo, por favor?
Can I have the receipt, please?
El recibo is the ask.
- 2Returning an item
Traigo el recibo de la compra.
I brought the purchase receipt.
Recibo de la compra is the proof.
- 3Organizing papers
Guardo el recibo en la billetera.
I keep the receipt in my wallet.
El recibo for later use.
Mistakes English speakers make with recibo
Incorrect: La recibo está aquí.
Correct: El recibo está aquí.
Recibo is masculine. Say el recibo.
Incorrect: ¿Me da el receipt?
Correct: ¿Me da el recibo?
Use recibo, not the English word receipt.
Good to know
Good to knowRecibo is a receipt. Some places also say ticket. Keep el recibo for returns.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Paying at a store
ChatPal
Pagué con tarjeta. ¿Dónde está el recibo?
I paid by card. Where is the receipt?
You
Aquí. Guarda el recibo por si acaso.
Here. Keep the receipt just in case.
ChatPal
Buen consejo.
Good advice.
You
Sí. Por si hay cambio.
Yes. In case there's an exchange.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Receipt" in Spanish
Is recibo masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el recibo, un recibo claro.
How do I ask for the receipt?
¿Me da el recibo, por favor?
How do you pronounce recibo?
reh-SEE-boh. Stress SEE.
Is factura the same as recibo?
Factura is often a formal invoice.
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