comprobante de domicilio
/kompɾobante de domiθiljo/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'proof of address' is translated into Spanish as comprobante de domicilio.
This term refers to a document used to verify where a person lives. In many Spanish-speaking countries, the phrase specifically refers to utility bills, such as those for water, electricity or gas, used as official verification.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase comprobante de domicilio literally translates to 'proof of domicile', where comprobante means proof or voucher and domicilio means residence or address.
Which one should you use?
While comprobante de domicilio is the standard term, comprobante de residencia is a common synonym used to mean proof of residence. In administrative contexts, such as when requesting a certificate from a local authority, you might see constancia de domicilio used instead.
How do you pronounce it?
/kompɾobante de domiθiljo/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American countries, a comprobante de domicilio is so strictly defined that a lease agreement may be rejected in favor of a utility bill.
- The word comprobante is used for both a formal 'proof' and a simple commercial 'receipt' from a shop.
- The term domicilio refers specifically to the place where a person can be legally notified, which is a more functional definition than just a place to live.
Examples in context
- Necesito presentar una prueba de domicilio para completar el trámite.I need to provide proof of address to complete the process.
- El certificado de domicilio debe tener menos de tres meses de antigüedad.The proof of address certificate must be less than three months old.
- ¿Tienes algún comprobante de domicilio para darme?Do you have any proof of address to give me?
- La compañía telefónica me solicita una prueba de residencia.The phone company is asking me for proof of address.
- Necesito un comprobante de domicilio para el trámite.I need a proof of address for the procedure.
- ¿Aceptan un recibo de luz como comprobante de domicilio?Do you accept an electricity bill as proof of address?
- Adjunto mi comprobante de domicilio al correo.I am attaching my proof of address to the email.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are at a bank discussing paperwork.
- JavierElena, ¿tienes un comprobante de domicilio a la mano?Elena, do you have a proof of address on hand?
- ElenaSí, tengo un recibo del agua aquí.Yes, I have a water bill here.
- JavierPerfecto, con eso podemos completar tu solicitud.Perfect, with that we can complete your application.
- ElenaGracias, espero que sea suficiente.Thank you, I hope it is enough.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
