How to Say ‘To write me a receipt’ in Italian
Farmi una ricevuta
FAHR-mee OO-nah ree-cheh-VOO-tah
[FAHR-mee OO-nah ree-cheh-VOO-tah]
💬 Usage Tip: Italians "make" a receipt with fare, rather than write or give one.
🇮🇹 In Italy: Taxi drivers will write a receipt if asked. Asking for the full amount is normal when you've paid in two ways.
Phrase Breakdown
Farmi
[FAHR-mee]
make me
To cause a reaction or effect in oneself.
Cerchi di farmi sorridere.
You try to make me smile.
una
[OO-nah]
a / an
Feminine singular indefinite article, used before feminine nouns.
È una bella occasione per rivedersi.
It’s a nice occasion to see each other again.
ricevuta
[ree-cheh-VOO-tah]
Receipt
A document acknowledging that a person has received goods or money.
Posso avere una ricevuta per la corsa del taxi?
Can I have a receipt for the taxi ride?
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