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Italian Phrase

Tieni lo scontrino come prova.

/ˈtjɛni lo skonˈtrino ˈkome ˈprɔva/
Meaning"Keep the receipt as proof."
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Meaning

The speaker is telling someone to keep the receipt so that it can serve as proof of purchase. It is a direct, polite command often heard in shops or after a transaction.

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When to use

Use this sentence right after a purchase, when you want the other person to retain the receipt for returns, warranty claims, or tax purposes. It is common in retail settings, restaurants, and any situation where proof of payment may be needed later.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Tieniloscontrinocomeprova

1

Imperativo di 'tenere'

Tieni è la forma imperativa seconda persona singolare del verbo tenere, usata per dare un ordine o un consiglio.

2

Articolo determinativo 'lo'

Lo si usa davanti a sostantivi maschili singolari che iniziano con s + consonante, z, ps, gn, x o y.

3

'Come' = 'as'

In questo contesto, come introduce una comparazione che equivale a 'as' in inglese.

4

Sostantivo 'prova'

Prova significa 'evidence' o 'proof' ed è usato senza articolo dopo come.

🗨In Conversation

A

Ecco il tuo scontrino.

Here is your receipt.

Grazie, lo conservo. Tieni lo scontrino come prova.

Thanks, I’ll keep it. Keep the receipt as proof.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Prendi lo scontrino come prova.

    ‘Prendere’ means ‘to take’; the correct verb for ‘keep’ is ‘tenere’.

  • Tieni lo scontrino come una prova.

    Adding an article before ‘prova’ changes the meaning; ‘come prova’ already means ‘as proof’.

  • Tieni i scontrini come prova.

    The noun is singular; the plural form would be ‘scontrini’, which is not appropriate here.

↔Alternatives

  • Conserva lo scontrino come prova.

    Preserve the receipt as proof.

  • Mantieni lo scontrino per dimostrare l'acquisto.

    Keep the receipt to demonstrate the purchase.

  • Tieniti lo scontrino per eventuali reclami.

    Hold onto the receipt for any possible claims.

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Cultural Tip

In Italy, the scontrino (receipt) is the primary document for returns, warranty claims, and tax deductions. Unlike a fattura (invoice), which is used for business accounting, the scontrino is enough for most consumer needs. Italians often keep receipts in a dedicated folder or a small envelope to avoid losing them.