How to Say “Phone Bill” in Spanish

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factura de teléfono
/faɡtuɾa de telefono/from spelling rules
The English phrase "phone bill" is translated into Spanish as factura de teléfono.
This phrase refers to a printed or electronic statement that shows the amount of money owed for telephone services. In many Latin American countries, the word cuenta is frequently used as a synonym for factura when referring to a bill or statement, making cuenta de teléfono a common way to say phone bill.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase factura de teléfono is composed of factura (bill or invoice), de (of) and teléfono (telephone).

Which one should you use?

While factura de teléfono is the default, you may encounter other specific terms. Factura telefónica and Recibo telefónico (telephone receipt) are formal options, and Estado de cuenta telefónica is a formal phrase specifically translating to telephone account statement.

Is it said differently in some regions?

In Spain and some Latin American countries, Factura del teléfono is widely used. In Mexico, Recibo telefónico is the preferred way to say phone bill.

How does it change in a sentence?

When referring specifically to "the" phone bill, it is common to use the contraction del (a combination of de and el) instead of writing de el, resulting in la factura del teléfono.

Did you know?

  • In Argentina, if you ask for a factura, you might receive a delicious pastry rather than a piece of paper, due to a historical naming choice by the bakers' union.
  • The word teléfono is a hybrid of two Ancient Greek elements: tele, meaning far, and phōnḗ, meaning voice.

Examples in context

  • Persona de España: Necesito pagar mi factura del móvil lo antes posible.
    I need to pay my mobile bill as soon as possible.
  • Persona de México: Tengo que revisar mi recibo telefónico para comprobar los cargos.
    I need to check my phone bill to verify the charges.
  • Recibí la factura de teléfono esta mañana.
    I received the phone bill this morning.
  • La factura de teléfono es muy alta este mes.
    The phone bill is very high this month.
  • ¿Puedes pagar la factura de teléfono, por favor?
    Can you pay the phone bill, please?

Example conversation

Alejandro and Elena are in their living room looking at some mail.

  1. Alejandro

    Elena, ¿has visto la factura de teléfono?
    Elena, have you seen the phone bill?
  2. Elena

    No, pero la buscaré ahora mismo.
    No, but I will look for it right now.
  3. Alejandro

    Es que es muy urgente pagarla.
    It's just that it is very urgent to pay it.
  4. Elena

    No te preocupes, Alejandro, yo me encargo.
    Don't worry, Alejandro, I'll take care of it.

Sources

  • IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
  • Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, factura, teléfono, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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