A conta
Example: Eu preciso pagar a conta do restaurante hoje.
Definition
"A conta" refers to the bill or check that lists the items purchased or services rendered, often used in contexts like restaurants or utilities, indicating the amount of money that needs to be paid.
Etymology
The term "a conta" comes from the Portuguese verb 'contar,' meaning to count or calculate. It originally referred to the act of counting or tallying amounts, which evolved into meaning the itemized list or total sum owed.
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