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facturación means check-in; billing — a common term in Travel Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: July 22, 2025

✈️ Travel Spanish

facturación

noun • /[fak-tu-rah-SYON]/

check-in; billing

Example:

La facturación online cierra en treinta minutos.

Online check-in closes in thirty minutes.

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🧠 What does facturación mean?

Facturación primarily means "billing" or "invoicing," referring to the process of creating and issuing invoices. In a travel context, it can also refer to "check-in," specifically the process of checking in for a flight and checking your luggage. So, it has two distinct but related meanings, depending on the context.

📚 Extra examples

  • La facturación en línea abre 24 horas antes de la salida.
    Online check-in opens 24 hours before departure.
  • El mostrador de facturación está al final del pasillo.
    The check-in counter is at the end of the hall.
  • Necesito la facturación detallada de mi compra.
    I need the detailed billing of my purchase.
  • El departamento de facturación se encarga de los pagos.
    The billing department handles the payments.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'check-in; billing' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for both 'check-in' (for travel) and 'billing' is 'facturación'.
How do you pronounce 'facturación' in Spanish?
It's pronounced fak-too-rah-thee-ON, with the stress on the last syllable. Remember the 'c' is pronounced like a 'th' in 'thin'.
How do you use 'facturación' in a sentence?
For check-in: '¿Dónde está el mostrador de facturación?' (Where is the check-in counter?). For billing: 'Necesito la facturación de este mes.' (I need this month's billing).
What is the English translation of 'facturación'?
It translates to 'check-in' in the context of travel, and 'billing' or 'invoicing' in a business context.
Does 'facturación' change for gender or number?
No, 'facturación' is a singular feminine noun and doesn't change its form for plurals. If you need to talk about multiple check-in processes, you might say something like 'procesos de facturación'.
Is 'facturación' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, it's quite common, especially when traveling or dealing with business matters.
Does 'facturación' have slang or double meanings?
Not really. Its meaning is generally straightforward and understood in both Spain and Latin America.
Is 'facturación' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
While the core meaning remains the same, some Latin American countries might use alternative words for 'check-in,' such as 'registro' but 'facturación' is universally understood.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "facturación"

Synonyms: registro (for check-in), cuenta (for bill)

💡 Did You Know?

Although 'factura' means 'invoice,' 'facturación' refers to the process of billing or invoicing, not the invoice itself.

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