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invoice, bill, workmanship, execution, pastry
/fakˈtuɾa/
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A priced bill; also workmanship, a Río de la Plata pastry or a Cuban grocery purchase.
Examples
En Cuba compraron la factura para toda la semana.
In Cuba they bought the groceries for the whole week.
Tomamos café con facturas.
We had coffee with pastries.
Los domingos llevamos facturas a casa de la abuela.
On Sundays we take pastries to Grandma’s house.
Guardaron la factura en la despensa.
They stored the groceries in the pantry.
La empresa envió la factura por correo.
The company emailed the invoice.
Similar words
bizcocho
compra
hechura
nota
provisiones
bollo
cuenta
ejecución
Meanings
Examples
Necesito una factura de la compra.
I need an invoice for the purchase.
La empresa envió la factura por correo.
The company emailed the invoice.
Paga la factura antes del viernes.
Pay the bill before Friday.
La factura muestra el precio y los impuestos.
The invoice shows the price and taxes.
Revisa la dirección de la factura.
Check the address on the invoice.
Examples
El mueble es de buena factura.
The piece of furniture shows good workmanship.
La novela tiene una factura elegante.
The novel is elegantly crafted.
Admiraron la cuidada factura del vestido.
They admired the dress’s careful workmanship.
Es una pintura de factura sencilla.
It is a painting of simple execution.
La película destaca por su factura visual.
The film stands out for its visual craftsmanship.
Examples
En Buenos Aires compré dos facturas para desayunar.
In Buenos Aires I bought two pastries for breakfast.
Las facturas de esa panadería son deliciosas.
That bakery’s pastries are delicious.
Tomamos café con facturas.
We had coffee with pastries.
Quiero una factura de crema, por favor.
I would like a cream pastry, please.
Los domingos llevamos facturas a casa de la abuela.
On Sundays we take pastries to Grandma’s house.
Examples
En Cuba compraron la factura para toda la semana.
In Cuba they bought the groceries for the whole week.
La familia repartió la factura entre las dos casas.
The family divided the groceries between the two houses.
La factura incluía arroz, aceite y jabón.
The groceries included rice, oil and soap.
Guardaron la factura en la despensa.
They stored the groceries in the pantry.
Prepararon una lista para la próxima factura.
They made a list for the next grocery purchase.
Etymology
From Latin factūra, “making”.
FAQ
What does factura usually mean?
An invoice or bill listing prices.
Can it describe artistic quality?
Yes, buena factura praises how a work is made.
What are facturas in Argentina or Uruguay?
Sweet pastries from a bakery.
Does it have another regional use?
In Cuba it can refer to groceries bought together.
Does pasar factura mean the document?
No. It is a separate fixed expression with figurative meanings.
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