Factura (en. Bill)

/fak'tuɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Commercial document that specifies the transaction performed.
I need the invoice to make the reimbursement.
Necesito la factura para hacer el reembolso.
Accounting record of a business operation.
The accountant reviewed all the invoices for the month.
El contador revisó todas las facturas del mes.
Document that shows the applicable taxes on a purchase.
The invoice includes the corresponding VAT for the purchase.
La factura incluye el IVA correspondiente a la compra.

Etymology

From the Latin 'factura', meaning 'made' or 'the act of making'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Electronic invoice
Invoice generated and sent in digital format.
factura electrónica
Proforma invoice
Document that anticipates a final invoice, indicating cost and conditions.
factura proforma
Printed invoice
Physical invoice delivered to the customer.
factura impresa

Related Words

Ticket
Document similar to the invoice, generally used in lower value sales.
boleta
Receipt
Payment receipt that confirms the receipt of money.
recibo

Slang Meanings

Job
I’m going to ask for the invoice before the job date.
Voy a pedir la factura antes de la fecha de chamba.
Paper
I’m missing the paper from the invoice to submit my expenses.
Me falta el papel de la factura para presentar mis gastos.