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boletería means ticket office — a common term in Travel Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: November 27, 2025

✈️ Travel Spanish

boletería

noun • /[bo-le-te-REE-a]/

ticket office

Example:

La boletería abre a las ocho.

The ticket office opens at eight.

🧠 What does boletería mean?

La boletería refers to the place where tickets are sold, such as at a theater, cinema, stadium, train station, or airport. It is the physical counter or window where one can purchase tickets for an event or for transportation. The term can also refer to the act of selling tickets or the department responsible for it within an organization.

📚 Extra examples

  • Necesito comprar mi boleto en la boletería antes de abordar el tren.
    I need to buy my ticket at the ticket office before boarding the train.
  • La boletería de este teatro siempre está muy concurrida antes de las funciones.
    The ticket office of this theater is always very crowded before the performances.
  • Pregunté en la boletería si aún quedaban entradas para la función de hoy.
    I asked at the ticket office if there were still tickets available for today's show.
  • El grupo se reunirá en la boletería del estadio una hora antes del concierto.
    The group will meet at the stadium's ticket office one hour before the concert.

💡 Did You Know?

The word 'boletería' is derived from 'boleto,' which means 'ticket.' The '-ería' suffix in Spanish often denotes a place where something is made, sold, or done, similar to '-ery' or '-shop' in English.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "boletería"

Synonyms: taquilla, ventanilla

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'ticket office' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'ticket office' is 'boletería'.
How do you pronounce 'boletería' in Spanish?
The pronunciation of 'boletería' isboh-leh-teh-REE-ah. The stress is on the second 'e'.
How do you use 'boletería' in a sentence?
You use 'boletería' in a sentence to refer to the place where tickets are sold. For example, 'Voy a la boletería para comprar entradas para el concierto.'
What is the English translation of 'boletería'?
The English translation of 'boletería' is 'ticket office'.
Does 'boletería' change for gender or number?
'Boletería' is a feminine singular noun. Its plural form is 'boleterías,' which would refer to multiple ticket offices.
Is 'boletería' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, 'boletería' is a common and widely understood term in everyday Spanish, particularly in contexts related to entertainment, transportation, and events.
Does 'boletería' have slang or double meanings?
In its primary meaning, 'boletería' specifically refers to the ticket office. While the word 'boleto' (ticket) can sometimes be used informally in certain contexts, 'boletería' itself does not typically carry slang or double meanings.
Is 'boletería' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The meaning and usage of 'boletería' as 'ticket office' are consistent across Spain and Latin America. Regional variations might exist for related terms like 'ticket' itself (e.g., boleto, entrada, billete), but 'boletería' is universally understood.

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