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How to Say "Can i have a receipt" in Spanish
Politely ask for a receipt in Spanish when shopping or dining out.
¿Me da un recibo, por favor?
meh DAH oon reh-SEE-boh, por fah-VORneutral
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Use this phrase after completing a purchase at a store or when paying a bill at a restaurant. It's a standard way to request a paper record of your transaction.
Alternatives
- ¿Me das un recibo, por favor?Use this if you're speaking to someone younger or if the interaction is already informal.
- ¿Puedo tener un recibo?This is a more literal translation, but less common in everyday speech.
Ways to get it wrong
Confusing 'recibo' with 'recepción'
'Recibo' is a receipt; 'recepción' is a reception desk or welcome area.
Omitting 'por favor'
While not strictly wrong, adding 'por favor' makes the request much more polite and standard.
A small cultural note
In some countries, receipts are automatically given, while in others, you need to specifically ask for one. It's always safe to ask.
Frequently asked
how to ask for receipt in spanish
The most common way is '¿Me da un recibo, por favor?'. This is polite and widely understood.
can i have receipt in spanish
You can say '¿Me da un recibo, por favor?' or '¿Puedo tener un recibo?'. The first option is more natural sounding.
spanish for receipt
The word for receipt is 'recibo'. Remember to use it in a full phrase like '¿Me da un recibo, por favor?'.
