El compte
Example: El compte del restaurant va ser molt car aquesta nit.
Definition
"El compte" refers to the bill or check given at the end of a meal in a restaurant, indicating the total amount to be paid. It is commonly used in Catalan-speaking regions to request or discuss payment for food and services.
Etymology
The term "el compte" originates from the Latin word 'computare,' which means to calculate or count. Over time, it evolved in Catalan to specifically denote the calculation of costs or the bill, especially in hospitality contexts. Did you know? The same root has given rise to words related to counting and accounting in many Romance languages.
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"El compte" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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