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"Billete" is a noun which is often translated as "ticket", and "boleto" is a noun which is also often translated as "ticket". Learn more about the difference between "billete" and "boleto" below.
el billete(
bee
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yeh
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teh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (for shows)
a. ticket
Tengo dos billetes gratis para el cine, ¿quieres venir?I have two free tickets to a movie. Do you want to come?
3. (money)
a. bill (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
El Ratoncito Pérez me dejó un billete de cinco dólares debajo de la almohada.The Tooth Fairy left me a five-dollar bill under my pillow.
b. note (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Tengo que sacar billetes de un cajero automático.I need to withdraw some notes from a cash machine.
a. ticket
Me compré unos billetes de lotería y todavía no los he comprobado.I bought some lotto tickets and haven't checked them yet.
el boleto(
boh
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leh
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toh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (transport) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
2. (admission) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. ticket
Dos días antes del concierto, se agotaron todos los boletos.Two days before the concert, all tickets were sold out.
a. coupon
Puede encontrar boletos para diferentes deportes en su tienda más cercana.You can find coupons for different sports in your local shop.
a. contract
El boleto lo firmaron las partes interesadas.The contract was signed by all concerned parties.
