Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
How to Say Receipt in Spanish: Recibo, Ticket & Factura
Recibo · noun (masculine) · rreh-SEE-boh
Receipt in Spanish is recibo for a general proof of payment. In everyday shopping, ticket (the loanword) is widely used for the small printed slip. Comprobante means proof of purchase (formal). Factura is an official tax invoice used for deductions.
rreh-SEE-boh (recibo) / tee-KEHT (ticket) / fahk-TOO-rah (factura).
¿Me puede dar el recibo, por favor?
Can you give me the receipt, please?
Receipt in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for receipt, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| recibo | receipt | rreh-SEE-boh | Default, widely understood |
| ticket | receipt | store receipt, common in Spain and Mexico | |
| comprobante | receipt | proof of purchase, formal | |
| factura | receipt | invoice, tax receipt |
How Native Speakers Use Recibo
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
At a store
Guarda el ticket por si necesitas hacer una devolución.
Keep the receipt in case you need to make a return.
Ticket is the most common word for a store receipt in Mexico and Spain.
Formal payment proof
Necesito un comprobante de pago para el reembolso.
I need a receipt of payment for the reimbursement.
Comprobante de pago is used in offices, banks, and insurance claims.
Tax receipt
¿Me facturan, por favor? Necesito la factura.
Can you invoice me, please? I need the receipt.
In Mexico, facturar means to issue a tax-deductible receipt (factura).
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Recibo
Using recepta as a false cognate
Incorrect: Dame la recepta de la compra.
Correct: Dame el recibo de la compra.
Recepta does not exist in Spanish. Receipt = recibo. Recipe = receta. Do not confuse them.
Confusing recibo with receta
Incorrect: Necesito la receta de lo que pagué. (meaning: receipt)
Correct: Necesito el recibo de lo que pagué.
Receta means recipe or prescription. Recibo means receipt. The similar spelling causes mix-ups for English speakers.
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Common Questions About Receipt in Spanish
- How do you say receipt in Spanish?
- The most common words are recibo (general), ticket (store slip), and factura (tax invoice). Context determines which to use.
- What is the difference between recibo and factura?
- A recibo is a simple proof of payment. A factura is an official document with tax details, used for tax deductions and business accounting.
- Is ticket used in Spanish?
- The English loanword ticket (pronounced tee-KEHT) is widely used in Spain and Mexico for store receipts, event tickets, and transport tickets.