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"Ticket" in Spanish: boleto
el boleto
Note: ES: el billete
Ticket in Spanish is el boleto in Latin America. Spain often says billete. Boleto is masculine.
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How to pronounce boleto
Say it
boh-LEH-toh
/bo.ˈle.to/
boh-LEH-toh. Stress LEH. Soft b.
"Ticket" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el boleto | the ticket Latin American default for travel tickets. | Latin American default for travel tickets. |
| el billete | the ticket (Spain) Spain travel tickets. | Spain travel tickets. |
| boleto de ida | one-way ticket Single direction. | Single direction. |
| boleto de ida y vuelta | round-trip ticket Go and return. | Go and return. |
| comprar un boleto | to buy a ticket At a window or online. | At a window or online. |
How to use boleto in real life
- 1Bus window
Quiero un boleto a Guadalajara.
I want a ticket to Guadalajara.
Un boleto plus city.
- 2Showing ID
Aquí está mi boleto y el pasaporte.
Here is my ticket and passport.
Mi boleto for possession.
- 3Sold out
No hay boletos para hoy.
There are no tickets for today.
Plural boletos.
Mistakes English speakers make with boleto
Incorrect: La boleto cuesta mucho.
Correct: El boleto cuesta mucho.
Boleto is masculine: el boleto.
Incorrect: Necesito un billete. (LatAm desk)
Correct: Necesito un boleto.
In Latin America prefer boleto over billete.
Good to know
Good to knowFor events you may hear entrada. For buses and trains, boleto is the safe Latin American choice.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Buying train tickets
ChatPal
¿Compramos el boleto ahora?
Shall we buy the ticket now?
You
Sí. Quiero un boleto de ida.
Yes. I want a one-way ticket.
ChatPal
Yo pago con tarjeta.
I'll pay by card.
You
Guardemos el boleto en la mochila.
Let's keep the ticket in the backpack.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Ticket" in Spanish
Is boleto masculine?
Yes: el boleto, un boleto.
Boleto or billete?
Use boleto in Latin America. Billete is Spain.
How do I say round-trip ticket?
Boleto de ida y vuelta.
How do you pronounce boleto?
Boh-LEH-toh. Stress LEH in boleto.
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