How to Say ‘The check, please.’ in Mexican Spanish
La cuenta, por favor.
lah KWEN-tah pohr fah-BOHR
[lah KWEN-tah pohr fah-BOHR]
🇲🇽 In Mexico: In Mexico the check won't come until you ask. A waiter bringing it unasked would feel like rushing you out.
Phrase Breakdown
La cuenta,
lah KWEN-tah
The check,
'Cuenta' means 'check' or 'bill' at a restaurant. Say it as KWEN-ta.
La cuenta está en la mesa.
The check is on the table.
Words in this phrase
La
[lah]
the
Feminine singular definite article used before a feminine noun.
La frase «La cultura de trabajo» empieza con «La».
The phrase “The work culture” begins with “La.”
cuenta
[KWEN-tah]
bill / check
Feminine noun for the bill at a restaurant; also means an account.
Pedimos la cuenta al mesero.
We asked the waiter for the check.
por favor.
pohr fah-BOHR
please.
Tap the 'r' sounds lightly. Stress 'vor' in 'favor'.
Agua, por favor.
Water, please.
Words in this phrase
por
[pohr]
for
Common preposition used to indicate reason, motive, or thanks.
Te escribo "Por" tu apoyo durante la feria de empleo.
I’m writing to you for your support during the job fair.
favor
[fah-BOHR]
favor (please)
With 'por', forms the polite word 'please'.
Agua, por favor.
Water, please.
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