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How to Say "invoice" in Spanish

The Spanish word forinvoiceis facturaA1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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nounA1
A formal request for payment listing goods or services.
A stylized white paper document, folded neatly, lying next to a small stack of shiny gold coins, symbolizing payment due.

Examples

¿Podría enviarme la factura por correo electrónico?

Could you send me the invoice by email?

Tenemos que pagar la factura de la luz antes del viernes.

We have to pay the electricity bill before Friday.

El restaurante olvidó incluir la propina en la factura.

The restaurant forgot to include the tip on the bill.

Always Feminine

Since 'factura' ends in '-a' and refers to a thing, it is always feminine. Remember to use 'la' or 'una' before it.

Invoice vs. Receipt

Mistake:Using 'factura' when you mean 'receipt' after paying.

Correction: 'Factura' is the request for payment. 'Recibo' is the document proving you already paid.

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