How to Say "cheque" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “cheque” is “cheque” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
financial instrument (UK English)
Examples
Necesito ir al banco para depositar este cheque.
I need to go to the bank to deposit this check.
El pago de la renta fue con un cheque personal.
The rent payment was made with a personal check.
El cliente nos pagó con un cheque sin fondos.
The client paid us with a bounced check (a check without funds).
Gender Rule for Money
Most money-related objects in Spanish are masculine, so we always use 'el' with 'cheque'.
Confusing the Verb
Mistake: “Usar 'pagar el cheque' cuando quieres decir 'escribir el cheque'.”
Correction: Use 'hacer un cheque' or 'extender un cheque' when you mean to write one out.
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