Spanish Conversation · Level 195
15 words
Spanish word
facturación
Pronunciation
IPA/faktuɾaˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nouncheck-in
Example
La facturación en el aeropuerto cierra una hora antes.
The check-in desk at the airport closes one hour beforehand.
More examples
¿A qué hora abre la facturación para los vuelos internacionales?
What time does check-in open for international flights?
Core concept
Service counter where people register and hand over items for official processing.
Common phrases
horario de facturación
check-in hours
servicio de facturación
check-in service
mostrador de facturación
check-in counter
Similar words
mostrador: Designated service counter where airline agents assist passengers and process tickets.
Definition in Spanish
Indica el proceso o el lugar donde se registra a los pasajeros y su equipaje antes de embarcar, y por extensión se usa para la emisión de facturas o el monto facturado en empresa.
Word origin
It derives from the Spanish factura 'invoice' plus the suffix -ción and denotes the act or place of registering items or transactions, extending from billing to passenger check-in.
Usage tips
- The verb 'facturar' commonly pairs with luggage ('facturar la maleta') to mean check a bag, and many speakers also say 'hacer el check-in', so both expressions are widely understood at airports.