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Italian Phrase

C'è una ricevuta di versamento?

/tʃe ˈuna ri.tʃeˈvu.ta di ver.saˈmen.to/
Meaning"Is there a payment receipt?"
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Meaning

The sentence asks whether a receipt confirming a payment or deposit exists. It’s a polite way to request proof of a transaction, often in banking, retail, or administrative contexts.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you need to verify that a payment has been recorded – for example at a bank counter, after buying a ticket, or when confirming a rental deposit.

✦Grammar Breakdown

C'èunaricevutadiversamento?

1

C'è (ci è)

Contraction of 'ci è', meaning 'there is/there are'. Used for singular nouns.

2

Indefinite article 'una'

Feminine singular article used before a feminine noun.

3

Noun 'ricevuta'

Feminine noun meaning 'receipt' or 'proof of payment'.

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Preposition 'di'

Links the receipt to what it is for; here 'of payment'.

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Noun 'versamento'

Masculine noun meaning 'payment', 'deposit', or 'transfer'.

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Question intonation

Raising pitch at the end signals a yes/no question; the written '?' reinforces it.

🗨In Conversation

A

C'è una ricevuta di versamento?

Is there a payment receipt?

Sì, eccola qui. Vuole una copia?

Yes, here it is. Do you want a copy?

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Ci sono una ricevuta di versamento?

    Use 'C'è' for singular nouns; 'Ci sono' is for plural.

  • C'è una ricevuta di pagamento?

    While correct, many learners prefer the more common 'pagamento' in everyday speech.

  • Lei c'è una ricevuta di versamento?

    Avoid adding an extra subject pronoun; the sentence is already complete.

↔Alternatives

  • Hai una ricevuta di pagamento?

    Do you have a payment receipt?

  • Posso avere la ricevuta del versamento?

    May I have the receipt of the payment?

  • Mi può dare la ricevuta del pagamento?

    Can you give me the payment receipt?

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Cultural Tip

In Italy, receipts are essential for tax deductions and warranty claims. Many businesses automatically issue a 'ricevuta fiscale' for purchases over a certain amount, and customers often ask for it to keep their personal records. When speaking formally, you can replace 'C'è' with 'È disponibile' for a more courteous tone.