Spanish Phrase
Hace falta un comprobante de ingresos.
Meaning
The sentence means ‘A proof of income is required.’ It is used to state that a document showing how much money someone earns must be presented.
When to use
You’ll hear this phrase when dealing with banks, landlords, or government offices that need to verify your earnings – for example, when applying for a loan, renting an apartment, or signing up for a scholarship.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Hacefaltauncomprobantedeingresos
Hace falta (impersonal)
‘Hace falta’ is an impersonal construction meaning ‘it is necessary/required’. The verb ‘hacer’ is conjugated in 3rd person singular and does not agree with the noun that follows.
Indefinite article ‘un’
Use ‘un’ (masculine singular) before a singular masculine noun when you refer to any one of that item, not a specific one.
Noun phrase ‘comprobante de ingresos’
‘Comprobante’ (proof, receipt) is modified by the prepositional phrase ‘de ingresos’ (of income) to specify the type of document.
Verb‑noun agreement
Even though the noun is singular, the verb stays in 3rd‑person singular because the construction is impersonal; you never say *‘Hacen falta…’* for a single item.
🗨In Conversation
¿Qué documentos necesito para el alquiler?
What documents do I need for the rental?
Hace falta un comprobante de ingresos.
A proof of income is required.
✕Common Mistakes
Hace falta los comprobantes de ingresos.
‘Hace falta’ stays singular; you cannot use a plural article here.
Es falta un comprobante de ingresos.
The verb ‘hacer’ must be used; ‘es falta’ is ungrammatical.
Hace falta de un comprobante de ingresos.
Do not add ‘de’ after ‘falta’; the correct structure is ‘Hace falta + noun’.
↔Alternatives
Se necesita un comprobante de ingresos.
A proof of income is needed.
Se requiere un comprobante de ingresos.
A proof of income is required.
Es necesario presentar un comprobante de ingresos.
It is necessary to present a proof of income.
Cultural Tip
In most Spanish‑speaking countries, presenting a ‘comprobante de ingresos’ (often a recent payslip, tax return, or bank statement) is a standard part of any formal transaction that involves credit or tenancy. The phrase is neutral and works in both formal and informal settings, but you’ll hear it more often in offices, banks, and real‑estate agencies.