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How to Say ‘The bill, please’ in Italian

Il conto, per favore

eel kohn-toh pehr FAH-voh-reh

[eel kohn-toh pehr FAH-voh-reh]

🇮🇹 In Italy: In a restaurant, this is the standard way to ask for the bill; it doesn't sound rude. Staff generally won't rush you with the bill unless you ask.

Phrase Breakdown

Il conto,

eel kohn-toh

The bill,

Say 'eel KOHN-toh', with clear Italian 'o' sounds.

Example

Il conto è giusto.

The bill is correct.

Words in this phrase

[eel]

the

Masculine singular definite article used before a masculine singular noun.

Example

Nella frase Il tempo personale, Il introduce il concetto di tempo privato.

In the phrase 'Il tempo personale,' 'Il' introduces the concept of private time.

conto

[kohn-toh]

bill

A statement or list of charges for goods or services.

Example

Posso avere il conto, per favore?

Can I have the bill, please?

per favore

pehr FAH-voh-reh

please

The stress falls on 'VO'.

Example

Il vino, per favore.

The wine, please.

Words in this phrase

per

[pehr]

please

Part of the polite expression per favore.

Example

Per favore, ci portate una torta piccola?

Please, can you bring us a small cake?

favore

[FAH-voh-reh]

Please

A polite addition to requests.

Example

Mi porti il menu, per favore.

Bring me the menu, please.

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