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"Recibos" is a form of "recibo", a noun which is often translated as "receipt". "Cuenta" is a form of "cuenta", a noun which is often translated as "check". Learn more about the difference between "recibos" and "cuenta" below.
el recibo(
rreh
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see
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boh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (sales slip)
a. receipt
Si no encuentro el recibo de este vestido, no podré devolverlo a la tienda.If I can't find the receipt for this dress, I won't be able to return it to the shop.
2. (invoice)
a. bill
Tengo que ir al banco a pagar el recibo del agua de este mes.I need to go to the bank to pay this month's water bill.
a. receipt
Favor de confirmar el recibo de este paquete llamando a nuestra oficina.Please confirm receipt of this package by calling our office.
la cuenta(
kwehn
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tah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (invoice)
a. check (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Pedimos la cuenta después de pasar dos horas en el restaurante.We asked for the check after spending two hours at the restaurant.
2. (finance)
a. account
No he llevado las cuentas de mi cuenta de ahorro.I haven't kept the books for my savings account.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Cada uno por su cuenta.Each to his own.
Por mi cuenta, yo ya terminé la tarea.I already finished my homework on my own.
