Recibos (en. Receipts)

/reˈsi.βos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Documents that serve as proof of payment for goods or services.
The rent receipt should be kept for future reference.
El recibo del alquiler debe guardarse para futuras referencias.
Proof that a certain amount of money has been received.
I always ask for a receipt when I pay in cash.
Siempre pido un recibo cuando pago en efectivo.
Documents that detail what has been paid and to whom.
The receipt included information about the amount and the date of the payment.
El recibo incluía información sobre el monto y la fecha del pago.

Etymology

From the verb 'recibir', which means to accept or take something that is offered.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Pay stub
Document that details the monthly payment of a worker.
recibo de sueldo
Request a receipt
To request a proof after making a payment.
pedir un recibo
Keep the receipt
To keep a proof for future procedures.
guardar el recibo

Related Words

To receive
To take something that is offered or sent.
recibir
Payment
The action of giving money in exchange for goods or services.
pago
Proof
Document that serves as evidence of a transaction.
comprobante

Slang Meanings

Payment proof in a store.
When I bought the clothes, they gave me a receipt that looked like a work of art.
Cuando compré la ropa, me dieron un recibo que me parecía una obra de arte.
Receipt presented to claim refunds.
I always keep receipts in case I need to return something.
Siempre guardo los recibos por si necesito devolver algo.