How do you say "Can I have a receipt?" in Mexican Spanish?

"Can I have a receipt?" in Mexican Spanish is "¿Me da un recibo?". This phrase is commonly used in Mexico.

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How to Say ‘Can I have a receipt?’ in Mexican Spanish

Q: What does "¿Me da un recibo?" mean in English?

"¿Me da un recibo?" means "Can I have a receipt?" in English. Usage tip: [dar] often gets used where English uses "give" less directly: [¿Me da... ?] is a very common way to ask for something in a shop. You can swap in almost anything: [¿Me da una bolsa?], [¿Me da dos boletos?].

¿Me da un recibo?

meh dah oon rreh-SEE-boh

[meh dah oon rreh-SEE-boh]

💬 Usage Tip: [dar] often gets used where English uses "give" less directly: [¿Me da... ?] is a very common way to ask for something in a shop. You can swap in almost anything: [¿Me da una bolsa?], [¿Me da dos boletos?].

🇲🇽 In Mexico: This is polite and very normal with cashiers and clerks in Mexico. It sounds more natural than a very direct [Quiero un recibo].

Phrase Breakdown

[meh]

to me / me

"Me" means "to me" or "me." Here it makes the request polite: "Could you give me...?"

Example

¿Me da un recibo para la compra?

Could you give me a receipt for the purchase?

[dah]

gives / give

"Da" comes from "dar" meaning "to give." In this question, it politely means "can you give."

Example

¿Me da un recibo, por favor?

Can you give me a receipt, please?

[oon]

a / one

"Un" is the masculine form of "a" or "one," used with masculine nouns like "recibo."

Example

¿Me da un recibo impreso?

Can you give me a printed receipt?

recibo

[rreh-SEE-boh]

receipt

"Recibo" means "receipt," useful in stores, restaurants, or transport counters.

Example

¿Me da un recibo de esta compra?

Can you give me a receipt for this purchase?

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