cheque
/ˈt͡ʃeke/masculine
The English phrase 'cheque' is translated into Spanish as cheque. Wiktionary also lists talón and chocoso.
Meaning: a note promising to pay money to a named person or entity (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| cheque | /ˈt͡ʃeke/ /ˈt͡ʃek/ |
masculine |
| talón | /taˈlon/ | masculine |
| chocoso | /t͡ʃokoso/ (from spelling rules) | colloquial, masculine |
The word cheque is a masculine noun used to describe a note promising to pay money to a named person or entity.
Which one should you use?
While cheque refers to the actual document used for payment, talón refers specifically to the stub or receipt portion of the cheque kept for records.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
In formal contexts, you may use the term Cheque bancario to refer to a bank cheque. The term chocoso is a colloquialism.
How does it change in a sentence?
When expressing the method of payment (paying 'by' cheque), Spanish uses the preposition con or por rather than a direct translation of 'by'.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈtʃeke/
Did you know?
Examples in context
- ¿Puedo hacer efectivo este cheque?Can I cash this cheque?This sentence is useful for asking if a specific cheque can be cashed.Tatoeba #2494242 by Ankio, translation #2503338 by BoriQa
- Pagaré por cheque.I'll pay by cheque.This sentence is useful for stating that a payment will be made using a cheque.Tatoeba #5952679 by albrusgher, translation #2422 by RJH
- ¿Se puede pagar con cheque?Are you allowed to pay by cheque?This sentence is useful for inquiring whether payment with a cheque is permitted.Tatoeba #10750040 by DJ_Saidez, translation #7894096 by Dejo
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are talking about a payment for a service.
- LucíaTengo el cheque listo para ti, Mateo.I have the check ready for you, Mateo.
- MateoMuchas gracias, Lucía.Thank you very much, Lucía.
- Lucía¿A nombre de quién está el cheque?Whose name is the check made out to?
- MateoEstá a mi nombre.It is in my name.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cheque” translations and entries cheque, talón, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cheque, talón, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
