billete

ticket

noun bee-YEH-teh Less Common

Origin: From French billet, diminutive of bille (document, note).

Also means

banknote

Usage Note

Billete means both a transport ticket (billete de tren) and a banknote (un billete de 50 euros). In Latin America boleto is often preferred for transport tickets, while billete leans toward banknote. In Spain both senses are common. Don't confuse with entrada, which is a ticket for an event or show.

Examples

"Compré un billete de avión para mañana."

Natural Translation

I bought a plane ticket for tomorrow.

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