Questions about returnable containers clarify the local process without assuming a particular system.

The idea

Ask where containers are returned, whether a deposit applies, whether a receipt is needed and how a refund is provided.

Examples

  • ¿Dónde se devuelven las botellas?Where are bottles returned?
  • ¿Hay depósito por estas botellas?Is there a deposit on these bottles?
  • ¿Necesito el recibo?Do I need the receipt?
  • ¿Puedo devolverlas aquí?Can I return them here?
  • ¿El dinero se devuelve en efectivo o como vale?Is the money returned in cash or as a voucher?
  • Muchas gracias por la información.Thank you very much for the information.

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Watch out

Deposit schemes and accepted containers vary; do not assume these bottles qualify or that a refund is available.

Try it yourself

  1. Ask where to return bottles. ¿Dónde se devuelven las ___? (botellas / entradas)

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    botellas

    Botellas names the containers to return.

  2. Ask whether a deposit applies. ¿Hay ___ por estas botellas? (depósito / horario)

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    depósito

    Depósito asks whether a deposit applies.

  3. Ask whether you need the receipt. ¿Necesito el ___? (recibo / paraguas)

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    recibo

    Recibo asks whether a receipt is needed.

Use it today

Ask a shop worker about returning bottles, any deposit and whether a receipt is required.