La cuenta
Example: Por favor, trae la cuenta cuando termines de comer.
Definition
"La cuenta" refers to the bill or check presented at the end of a meal in a restaurant, detailing the amount of money owed for the food and services consumed. It is commonly requested by customers to finalize payment after dining.
Etymology
The term "la cuenta" originates from the Spanish verb 'contar,' meaning 'to count.' Historically, it referred to the act of counting or calculating items, which evolved into representing the written statement of charges or expenses. Did you know? In many Spanish-speaking countries, asking for 'la cuenta' is the polite way to request the bill.
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"La cuenta" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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