La cuenta
Example: Por favor, tráeme la cuenta cuando termines de comer.
Definition
"La cuenta" refers to the bill or check in a restaurant or similar setting, which lists the items ordered and the total amount to be paid. For example, when someone says, 'Por favor, tráeme la cuenta cuando termines de comer,' they are asking to see the bill after finishing their meal.
Etymology
The term "la cuenta" comes from the Spanish verb 'contar,' meaning to count or reckon. Historically, it referred to the act of counting or calculating costs. Over time, "la cuenta" evolved to mean the itemized statement of charges in commercial or dining contexts.
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"La cuenta" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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