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boleta

ticket, ballot

noun boh-LEH-tah Rare

Also means

receipt, slip

Usage Note

Boleta varies significantly by country: in Mexico it commonly means a school report card or an election ballot; in Chile and Argentina it often means a receipt or ticket; in Colombia it can mean an entrance ticket. In Spain the equivalent is usually papeleta (ballot) or recibo (receipt). Always check regional context when encountering this word.

Examples

"Guarda tu boleta como comprobante de pago."

Natural Translation

Keep your receipt as proof of payment.

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