La cuenta
Example: Por favor, tráeme la cuenta cuando termines.
Definition
"La cuenta" refers to the bill or check presented to customers in a hospitality setting, detailing the items ordered and the total amount to be paid. It is commonly used in restaurants or cafes when requesting payment after a meal or service.
Etymology
The word "la cuenta" comes from the Spanish verb "contar," meaning to count. Originally, it referred to the act of counting or reckoning, which naturally extended to the total sum owed for goods or services. Did you know? The term has been used in this financial sense since medieval times.
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"La cuenta" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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