Ticket in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'ticket' is 'boleto', pronounced boh-LEH-toh (IPA: /bo.ˈle.to/). It is an A1-level masculine noun (plural: boletos).
Pronunciation: boh-LEH-toh
| Spanish | boleto |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | boh-LEH-toh · /bo.ˈle.to/ |
| Part of speech | noun (masculine) |
| Plural | boletos |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'boleto'
- Compré un boleto de ida y vuelta.
I bought a round-trip ticket. - ¿Dónde puedo comprar los boletos para el tren?
Where can I buy the tickets for the train? - Los boletos de avión están muy caros en diciembre.
Plane tickets are very expensive in December. - Guarda bien tu boleto porque el inspector puede pedirlo durante el viaje.
Keep your ticket safe because the inspector may ask for it during the trip.
Common Phrases with 'boleto'
- boleto de ida y vuelta
round-trip ticket - boleto de avión
plane ticket
How to Use 'boleto'
'Boleto' is the standard transport-ticket word in most of Latin America. A ticket for a movie, concert or museum is 'una entrada', not 'un boleto', and a traffic ticket (fine) is 'una multa'.
Regional note: Spain uses 'billete' (which also means banknote); much of South America says 'pasaje' for long-distance bus, train or plane tickets; Colombia and Costa Rica use 'tiquete'.
Related Vocabulary
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Ticket' in Spanish is 'boleto', pronounced boh-LEH-toh.
It is spelled b-o-l-e-t-o.
'Boleto' is masculine: you say 'el boleto'.
The plural of 'boleto' is 'boletos'.
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