factura
/faɡˈtuɾa/feminine
The English phrase 'invoice' is factura in Spanish. Wiktionary also lists albarán and cargareme.
Meaning: bill (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| factura | /faɡˈtuɾa/ | feminine |
| albarán | /albaˈɾan/ | masculine |
| cargareme | /kaɾɡaɾeme/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
The term factura refers to a formal tax invoice used in business settings. For the action of issuing an invoice or the process of billing a customer, you use the verb facturar.
Which one should you use?
While factura is the formal tax invoice, albarán refers specifically to a delivery note or packing slip used to verify the receipt of goods. In some formal contexts, cuenta can also be used to refer to an invoice.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of factura is facturas.
How do you pronounce it?
/faɡˈtuɾa/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Be careful not to confuse factura with cuenta. While factura is used for commercial/business transactions, cuenta is the word used for a bill at a restaurant or cafe.
Did you know?
- The verb facturar is used not only for invoicing but also when you 'check in' your luggage at an airport.
- In Argentina, the word factura is used to describe a sweet pastry, similar to a danish. This term was coined by the baker's union to remind customers that the pastries were the result of their hard labor.
Examples in context
- No han aprobado mi factura.They have not approved my invoice.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use factura in a sentence regarding approval.Tatoeba #7586193 by arh, translation #9721183 by 6dDcHYgMAg
- ¿Podría enviarme la factura de la compra reciente?Could you please send me the invoice for the recent purchase?
- Por favor, proporcióneme la cuenta/factura de los servicios prestados.Please provide me with the account/invoice for the services rendered
- ¿Podría enviarme la factura de los servicios prestados por correo electrónico?Could you please email me the invoice for the services provided?
- Necesito pagar la factura antes de la fecha de vencimiento para evitar recargosI need to pay the invoice before the due date to avoid penalties.
- La factura de la compra será enviada a su dirección registradaThe invoice for the purchase will be sent to your registered address.
- Necesito la factura de la compra.I need the invoice for the purchase.
- La factura llegó por correo electrónico.The invoice arrived by email.
Example conversation
At a small office, Daniel is looking for a document.
- Daniel¿Tienes la factura del cliente?Do you have the client's invoice?
- LucíaSí, la factura está sobre la mesa.Yes, the invoice is on the table.
- DanielGracias, Lucía, te veo luego.Thanks, Lucía, see you later.
- LucíaDe nada, Daniel, que tengas buen día.You're welcome, Daniel, have a good day.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “invoice” translations and entries factura, albarán, 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 albarán, factura, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
