fattura
/fatˈtu.ra/feminine
The Italian word for 'invoice' is fattura.
In a business context, fattura refers specifically to a formal commercial invoice used for tax and accounting purposes. It is frequently used in the phrase fattura elettronica to refer to the mandatory digital invoicing system.
Meaning: bill (noun)
Which one should you use?
While fattura is a formal commercial invoice, use conto when asking for the bill at a restaurant or cafe.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of fattura is fatture.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables and the stress is on the second syllable. The IPA is /fatˈtu.ra/.
Did you know?
- Beyond business, fattura describes the quality of an artist's technique or the craftsmanship of a work of art.
- In Italian, a 'bill' in the sense of a legislative proposal is called disegno di legge, completely avoiding words like fattura or conto.
- The verb fatturare can be used figuratively to describe someone who is making a lot of money or 'raking it in'.
Examples in context
- Abbiamo bisogno della fattura per il pagamento.We need the invoice for the payment.
- Ho ricevuto la bolletta per l'elettricità.I received the electricity bill (invoice).
- Marco, mi potresti mandare la bolletta dell'acqua? Devo controllare l'importo.Marco, could you send me the water bill (invoice)? I need to check the amount.
- Gentile Signora Rossi, Le chiedo gentilmente di inviarmi la fattura al più presto.Dear Mrs. Rossi, I kindly request you to send me the invoice as soon as possible.
- Devo pagare questa fattura oggi.I have to pay this invoice today.
- Mi mandi la fattura via email?Will you send me the invoice by email?
- Controlla sempre la fattura prima di pagare.Always check the invoice before paying.
Example conversation
Matteo is asking Giulia about a business document in their office.
- MatteoGiulia, hai ricevuto la fattura del fornitore?Giulia, did you receive the supplier's invoice?
- GiuliaSì, l'ho ricevuta stamattina per posta.Yes, I received it this morning by mail.
- MatteoPerfetto, allora procedo con il pagamento.Perfect, then I will proceed with the payment.
- GiuliaGrazie, Matteo, fai con calma.Thanks, Matteo, take your time.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “invoice” translations and entries fattura, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
