What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of comprobante (proof/voucher), de (of) and ingresos (income/earnings).
Which one should you use?
While comprobante de ingresos is the general term, you can use comprobante de sueldo if the income specifically refers to a fixed salary from an employer. You may also use constancia de ingresos to mean income certificate or certificado de ingresos as another formal way to express proof of income.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
In formal banking or legal contexts, constancia de ingresos is often used to refer to an official certificate of income. The forms Comprobante de ingresos, Constancia de ingresos and Certificado de ingresos are all considered formal ways to express these concepts.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, you change the noun comprobante to comprobantes to form comprobantes de ingresos.
How do you pronounce it?
/kompɾobante de inɡɾesos/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, a comprobante de ingresos for freelancers may take the form of a declaración jurada, which is a sworn statement of earnings signed before a notary.
- The word ingresos is a cognate of the English word 'ingress', which refers to an entrance or an act of entering.
- In certain Latin American contexts, a constancia de ingresos is often requested as a ‘letter of recommendation’ from an employer that includes the salary, blending a professional reference with financial proof.
Examples in context
- Para solicitar el préstamo, necesitamos que proporcione un comprobante de ingresos reciente.To apply for the loan, we need you to provide a recent proof of income.
- No puedo solicitar el alquiler sin una prueba de ingresos.I cannot apply for the rental without proof of income.
- Necesito un comprobante de ingresos para el préstamo.I need proof of income for the loan.
- ¿Puede enviarme su comprobante de ingresos?Can you send me your proof of income?
- El comprobante de ingresos debe ser de los últimos tres meses.The proof of income must be from the last three months.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are at a bank discussing a rental application.
- JavierHola Elena, ¿tienes el comprobante de ingresos?Hello Elena, do you have the proof of income?
- ElenaSí, Javier, lo traigo en mi carpeta.Yes, Javier, I'm bringing it in my folder.
- JavierPerfecto, eso ayudará con tu solicitud.Perfect, that will help with your application.
- ElenaMuchas gracias por la ayuda.Thank you very much for the help.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
