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How to Say ‘Here's the receipt, have a good evening.’ in Italian

Ecco la ricevuta, buona serata.

EK-koh lah ree-cheh-VOO-tah BWOH-nah seh-RAH-tah

[EK-koh lah ree-cheh-VOO-tah BWOH-nah seh-RAH-tah]

💬 Usage Tip: serata is the evening as a span of time to enjoy, so it's used for wishes. sera is just the time of day, as in stasera "tonight".

Phrase Breakdown

Ecco la ricevuta,

EK-koh lah ree-cheh-VOO-tah

Here is the receipt,

'Ecco' presents something. Stress: ÈC-co la ri-che-VU-ta.

Example

Ecco la ricevuta, signora.

Here is the receipt, madam.

Words in this phrase

Ecco

[EK-koh]

here is

Used to present something to someone.

Example

Ecco la tua ricevuta.

Here is your receipt.

[lah]

the

The feminine singular definite article, used before nouns like 'cultura.'

Example

"La" cultura di questa impresa mi interessa molto.

"The" culture of this company interests me a lot.

ricevuta

[ree-cheh-VOO-tah]

Receipt

A document acknowledging that a person has received goods or money.

Example

Posso avere una ricevuta per la corsa del taxi?

Can I have a receipt for the taxi ride?

buona serata.

BWOH-nah seh-RAH-tah

have a good evening.

Use 'serata' to wish someone a pleasant evening when parting. Stress: BUO-na se-RA-ta.

Example

Grazie e buona serata!

Thanks and have a good evening!

Words in this phrase

buona

[BWOH-nah]

good / have a good

A feminine form meaning good, often used in greetings and wishes.

Example

Buona serata e a sabato per la vostra prenotazione.

Have a good evening and see you Saturday for your reservation.

serata

[seh-RAH-tah]

evening

An evening or night out; often used in social and romantic contexts.

Example

Bella serata al bar, con musica e conversazione.

A lovely evening at the bar, with music and conversation.

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