Noun · A2 · Spanish glossary
Boleto: ticket
boleto
Pronunciation: boh-LEH-toh (stress the capital letters)
Boleto means “ticket” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: ticket
- How to say it: boh-LEH-toh
- Gender: el boleto
- Level: Elementary (A2)
What “boleto” means and how to use it
Boleto means “ticket” in Latin America. In Spain the usual word is billete.
Gender and plural
- Gender: el boleto (masculine)
- Plural: los boletos
Examples with audio
- Compré dos boletos para el concierto.I bought two tickets for the concert.
- ¿Dónde compro el boleto de autobús?Where do I buy the bus ticket?
- Perdí mi boleto.I lost my ticket.
Usage tip
For tickets to a show or event, Spanish also uses “entrada.” Spain uses “billete” for transport and “entrada” for shows.
Spanish around the world
- “Boleto” (Mexico and much of Latin America), “pasaje” (South America, for travel tickets), “billete” (Spain), “entrada” (show tickets everywhere).
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “ticket” in Spanish?
“ticket” in Spanish is “boleto.” It is pronounced boh-LEH-toh, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “boleto”?
Say boh-LEH-toh. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
Is “boleto” masculine or feminine?
Boleto is masculine: “el boleto.” The plural is “boletos.”
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