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How to Say ‘The bill’ in Italian

Il conto

eel KON-toh

[eel KON-toh]

🇮🇹 In Italy: The bill won't come until you ask, because rushing you out would be rude. Catch the waiter's eye and say Il conto, per favore.

Phrase Breakdown

Il

[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

[KON-toh]

bill; check

Masculine noun for the restaurant bill; also means account.

Example

Possiamo avere il conto?

Can we have the bill?

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