cheque
“cheque” means “check” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
check
Also: cheque, bank draft
📝 In Action
Necesito ir al banco para depositar este cheque.
A2I need to go to the bank to deposit this check.
El pago de la renta fue con un cheque personal.
B1The rent payment was made with a personal check.
El cliente nos pagó con un cheque sin fondos.
B2The client paid us with a bounced check (a check without funds).
voucher
Also: gift certificate, coupon
📝 In Action
Ganamos un cheque regalo de cincuenta euros para la librería.
B1We won a fifty-euro gift certificate for the bookstore.
La empresa nos da cheques de comida para el almuerzo.
B2The company gives us meal vouchers for lunch.
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Words that translate to "cheque" in Spanish:
bank draft→check→cheque→coupon→gift certificate→voucher→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: cheque
Question 1 of 1
Which of these phrases correctly uses 'cheque' in its financial sense?
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📚 Etymology▼
Borrowed directly from the English word 'check' (or 'cheque'), which itself traces back through French to a term related to 'stopping' or 'verifying' a transaction. It entered Spanish alongside modern banking practices.
First recorded: Late 19th / Early 20th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'cheque' the same as 'talón'?
Yes, in many countries, especially Mexico, 'talón' is an older or interchangeable term for a bank check. However, 'cheque' is the standard, globally recognized term for the financial instrument.
How do I say 'bounced check'?
The most common and formal way is 'cheque sin fondos,' which literally means 'check without funds.' You might also hear 'cheque rebotado' (rebounded check) in some informal settings.