ricevuta

receipt

noun ree-cheh-VOO-tah Rare

Origin: From past participle of ricevere (to receive), from Latin recipere.

Usage Note

Ricevuta is the standard word for a receipt issued after payment. Distinguish it from scontrino (till receipt from a shop) and fattura (formal invoice). Asking for a receipt in Italy is sometimes required for fiscal compliance: posso avere la ricevuta?. The plural ricevute is regular.

Examples

"Conserva sempre la ricevuta del pagamento."

Natural Translation

Always keep the receipt of the payment.

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