Spanish Conversation · Level 40
75 words
Spanish word
cheque
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈtʃeke/
Meaning
- masculine nouncheck
Example
¿Puedo pagar con cheque?
Can I pay with a check?
More examples
Tengo que depositar este cheque en el banco.
I have to deposit this check at the bank.
Core concept
A written bank order that the named beneficiary or the bearer can present to collect a specified sum.
Common phrases
pagar con cheque
pay by check
cobrar un cheque
cash a check
depositar un cheque
deposit a check
Similar words
tarjeta: Payment card (debit or credit) used to pay merchants or withdraw cash from ATMs.
transferencia: Electronic banking instruction that transfers money from one account to another.
cheque bancario: Check drawn and guaranteed by a bank to secure payment to the named payee.
efectivo: Cash in the form of bills and coins accepted immediately at the point of sale.
Definition in Spanish
Orden bancario por escrito que permite cobrar una suma concreta cuando lo presenta el beneficiario o el portador.
Word origin
The Spanish word cheque comes from French chèque, which ultimately derives from Old French eschec and medieval Latin scaccarium meaning account book.
Usage tips
- Cheques often take several days to clear, and many shops and small businesses now prefer card or bank transfer instead of accepting a cheque.