Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| recibo | /reˈθibo/ /reˈsibo/ |
masculine |
| resguardo | /resˈɡwaɾdo/ | masculine |
| comprobante | /kompɾoˈbante/ | masculine |
| boleta | /boˈleta/ | feminine |
The term for receipt varies depending on whether you are emphasizing general acknowledgement, formal proof or a specific type of custody document.
Which one should you use?
Use recibo for a general written acknowledgement of payment. Comprobante is used when referring specifically to a document that serves as a formal proof or a voucher for a transaction. Resguardo is used when the receipt is specifically for something being held in custody or for the protection of a right. Boleta is used for a small receipt or a sales slip.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many Latin American countries, boleta is commonly used for a small receipt or a sales slip.
How does it change in a sentence?
recibo is a masculine noun and requires masculine articles like el or un.
How do you pronounce it?
/reˈθibo/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often confuse recibo (receipt) with receta (recipe or medical prescription).
Did you know?
- The word boleta is also used in several countries to refer to a voting ballot, which is essentially a receipt of a vote.
- While recibo means 'receipt' in a financial context, the root verb recibir is also used to describe the act of hosting guests at home.
- The word boleta has a surprising connection to Italian, originating from the old Italian word bolletta which meant a small piece of paper.
Examples in context
- Tom pidió una boleta.Tom asked for a receipt.This sentence shows how to express asking for a boleta.Tatoeba #1368454 by marcelostockle, translation #1095896 by CK
- ¿Le dieron un recibo?Did he get a receipt?This sentence is useful for asking if someone received a recibo.Tatoeba #7947473 by fpp, translation #3273807 by CM
- ¿Puedo ver tu recibo?Can I see your receipt?This sentence shows how to ask to see a recibo.Tatoeba #10111005 by manufrutos, translation #10110957 by ddnktr
- ¿Podría darme el recibo, por favor?Could you give me the receipt, please?
- Necesito un recibo para reclamar mi garantía.I need a receipt to claim my warranty.
- Requiero un comprobante de pago para la contabilidad.I require a payment receipt for accounting purposes.
- Nos solicitaron presentar el comprobante del servicio.They requested us to present the service receipt.
- ¿Me puedes pasar el ticket? Quiero confirmar el precio.Can you pass me the receipt? I want to check the price.
- Pedí el ticket después de pagar en el restaurante.I asked for the receipt after paying at the restaurant.
- ¡Guarda la factura, necesitamos comprobar la garantía!Keep the receipt, we need to check the warranty!
- Siempre solicito la factura al comprar productos electrónicos.I always ask for the receipt when buying electronics.
- Aquí está el tique del supermercado.Here's the receipt from the supermarket.
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Example conversation
Daniel and María are at a small cafe after paying.
- DanielMaría, ¿tienes el recibo del café?María, do you have the receipt from the coffee?
- MaríaSí, Daniel, lo tengo aquí.Yes, Daniel, I have it here.
- DanielPerfecto, pon el recibo en la bolsa.Perfect, put the receipt in the bag.
- MaríaVale, ya lo guardé.Okay, I already put it away.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “receipt” translations and entries recibo, resguardo, comprobante, boleta, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries boleta, recibo, resguardo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
