número de ruta
/numeɾo de ɾuta/from spelling rules
The English phrase routing transit number is translated into Spanish as número de ruta.
This term refers to the nine-digit code used to identify a specific financial institution within the United States. The phrase número de ruta is the specific term used when discussing these US-based transactions in Spanish.
Which one should you use?
número de ruta is used for US-based banking, while número de tránsito can be used as a synonym. In some Latin American countries, you may encounter the term número de enrutamiento.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, the term número de enrutamiento might be used to describe a routing transit number.
How do you pronounce it?
/numeɾo de ɾuta/
Did you know?
- The word ruta comes from the Latin phrase 'via rupta', which literally means a 'broken road' because the path was carved or broken through the wilderness.
- Because banking terminology varies by region, using número de enrutamiento might sound more like a technical computer networking term than a banking term to some Spanish speakers.
- In a professional Spanish banking environment, you will often see these numbers listed under datos bancarios or información de transferencia rather than as a standalone label.
Examples in context
- Para completar la transferencia necesito tu número de ruta.To complete the transfer, I need your routing transit number.
- Necesito el número de ruta para la transferencia.I need the routing number for the transfer.
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar el número de ruta?Where can I find the routing number?
- El número de ruta está en el cheque.The routing number is on the check.
Example conversation
Javier and María are filling out a direct deposit form.
- JavierMaría, ¿tienes el número de ruta?María, do you have the routing number?
- MaríaSí, está en mi aplicación bancaria.Yes, it is in my banking app.
- JavierDímelo para completar el formulario.Tell it to me to complete the form.
- MaríaEl número de ruta es 123456789.The routing number is 123456789.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, número, ruta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
