Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ricevuta | /ri.t͡ʃeˈvu.ta/ | feminine |
| quietanza | /kwjeˈtan.t͡sa/ /kwi.eˈtan.t͡sa/ |
feminine |
| scontrino | /skonˈtri.no/ | masculine |
In Italian, different words are used for a receipt depending on whether you are referring to a general written acknowledgement, a formal discharge of debt or a small slip from a shop.
Which one should you use?
ricevuta is a neutral term used for a general written acknowledgement of payment, such as for a service or a larger transaction. quietanza is a more specific term used in formal or legal contexts to refer to the proof of payment or the discharge of a debt. scontrino is the term used in daily life when you are at a restaurant or a clothing store and want your receipt.
How does it change in a sentence?
All three forms are nouns, with ricevuta and quietanza being feminine and scontrino being masculine.
How do you pronounce it?
The word ricevuta is pronounced /ri.tʃeˈvu.ta/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- The word scontrino comes from the verb scontrare, which means 'to clash' or 'to collide'. It originally referred to the act of checking or balancing accounts against one another.
- The formal term quietanza shares a root with the English word 'quiet'. In Italian, providing a quietanza effectively 'quiets' or settles the matter of a debt.
- In Italy, many shops are legally required to issue a scontrino for every transaction, and refusing to ask for one can sometimes be seen as an attempt to avoid taxes.
Examples in context
- Io ho una ricevuta.I have a receipt.This sentence is useful for stating that you possess a ricevuta.Tatoeba #2855307 by Guybrush88, translation #531520 by wma
- C'è la tua ricevuta.There's your receipt.This sentence is useful for pointing out that a specific ricevuta exists.Tatoeba #3540703 by Guybrush88, translation #2650898 by meerkat
- Ecco la mia ricevuta.Here's my receipt.This sentence is useful for presenting your ricevuta to someone.Tatoeba #4596508 by Guybrush88, translation #56266 by CK
- Posso avere lo scontrino, per favore?May I have the receipt, please?
- Potrei avere la ricevuta?Could I have the receipt?
- Mi daresti la ricevutina?Can you give me the receipt?
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Example conversation
Martina and Francesco are at a cafe after paying the bill.
- MartinaFrancesco, hai la ricevuta del caffè?Francesco, do you have the coffee receipt?
- FrancescoSì, l'ho presa io.Yes, I took it.
- MartinaPerfetto, mi serve per la contabilità.Perfect, I need it for the accounting.
- FrancescoEccola qui, Martina.Here it is, Martina.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “receipt” translations and entries ricevuta, quietanza, scontrino, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries quietanza, ricevuta, scontrino, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
