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"Check in" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "facturar", and "check out" is a transitive verb phrase which is often translated as "mirar". Learn more about the difference between "check in" and "check out" below.
check in(
chehk
ihn
)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
a. facturar (with or without baggage)
We have to check in before going through security.Tenemos que facturar antes de pasar por seguridad.
b. chequearse (with or without baggage) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
Even if you don't have any luggage, you still have to check in.Incluso si no tienes equipaje, tienes que chequearte.
c. hacer el check in (with or without baggage)
Can you check in online?¿Se puede hacer el check in online?
d. facturar el equipaje
Did you check in already? If not, I'll wait for you at the duty-free shops.¿Facturaste ya el equipaje? Si no, te espero en el duty-free.
e. chequear el equipaje (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
If we don't want to miss our flight, we'll need to check in before five o'clock.Si no queremos perder el avión, tenemos que chequear el equipaje antes de las cinco.
a. registrarse
We checked in at the hotel very late last night.Nos registramos en el hotel anoche muy tarde.
a. registrarse
That patient checked in on Saturday and was discharged on Monday.Esa paciente se registró el sábado y el lunes fue dada de alta.
a. ponerse en contacto
I'll check in with you next week to see how the project is going.Me pondré en contacto con ustedes la semana que viene para ver cómo va el proyecto.
c. pasarse (in person)
She usually checks in before going to work.Suele pasarse antes de ir a trabajar.
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
a. facturar el equipaje a
The man who checked me in told me to hurry because they were already boarding.El señor que me facturó el equipaje me dijo que me diera prisa porque ya estaban embarcando.
b. chequear el equipaje de (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
Can you check us in, or is this desk just for those traveling in business class?¿Nos puede chequear el equipaje, o es este mostrador solo para los que viajan en business?
a. registrar
The hotel receptionist was waiting to check us in.La recepcionista del hotel nos estaba esperando para registrarnos.
a. hacer el registro a
If you come this way, the receptionist will check you in.Pase por aquí y el recepcionista le hará el registro.
check out(
chehk
aut
)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
1. (to look at)
c. chequear (Cuba) (Ecuador) (Puerto Rico)
Regionalism used in Cuba
Regionalism used in Ecuador
Regionalism used in Puerto Rico
We decided to check out the hotel before booking the rooms.Decidimos chequear el hotel antes de reservar las habitaciones.
2. (to check)
a. verificar
Did you check out the site to make sure it's genuine?¿Verificaste el sitio web para asegurarte de que sea legítimo?
b. comprobar
I need to check out the offer to make sure it isn't a scam.Tengo que comprobar la oferta para asegurarme de que no sea una estafa.
c. investigar
The police checked out the bomb threat and it turned out to be a prank.La policía investigó la llamada de amenaza de bomba y resultó ser una broma.
d. chequear
I need to check out some of the details in their statements.Tengo que chequear algunos de los detalles en sus declaraciones.
3. (to borrow)
4. (to explore)
a. ir a ver
Why don't we check out the new mall that's just opened?¿Por qué no vamos a ver el centro comercial nuevo que acaba de abrir?
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
a. cuadrar
The statements of the witnesses don't check out. One of them is lying.Las declaraciones de los testigos no cuadran. Uno de ellos miente.
6. (to pay)
a. pagar
I realized that I had a coupon only after I checked out and left the grocery store.Me di cuenta de que tenía un cupón justo después de pagar y salir del supermercado.
a. dejar
We checked out of the hotel and took a bus downtown.Dejamos el hotel y tomamos un autobús para el centro.
b. hacer el check out
We have to check out by 9 am and be at the airport at 11 am.Tenemos que hacer el check out a las 9 am y estar en el aeropuerto a las 11 am.
8. (slang) (to die) (United States)
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
Regionalism used in the United States
a. estirar la pata (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Did you hear what happened to old man Charles? Dude checked out.Oíste lo que le pasó a ese viejito Charles? El tipo estiró la pata.
