How do you say "The bill, please." in Mexican Spanish?

"The bill, please." in Mexican Spanish is "La cuenta, por favor.". This phrase is commonly used in Mexico.

What does "La cuenta, por favor." mean in English?

"La cuenta, por favor." means "The bill, please." in English.

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How to Say ‘The bill, please.’ in Mexican Spanish

La cuenta, por favor.

lah KWEHN-tah pohr fah-BOHR

[lah KWEHN-tah pohr fah-BOHR]

🇲🇽 In Mexico: In Mexico, asking for [la cuenta] is the normal way to say you're ready to pay; staff usually won't rush you with it on their own. In more casual places, you may need to catch someone's eye or say [Disculpe] first.

Phrase Breakdown

[lah]

the

The feminine singular definite article the.

Example

Al terminar de comer, digo: La cuenta, por favor.

When I finish eating, I say: The bill, please.

cuenta

[KWEHN-tah]

bill

In a restaurant, cuenta means the bill or check.

Example

Cuando ya voy a salir, pido: La cuenta, por favor.

When I'm about to leave, I ask for: The bill, please.

por

[pohr]

for

Part of the polite phrase por favor, meaning please.

Example

Para ser amable, digo: La cuenta, por favor.

To be polite, I say: The bill, please.

favor

[fah-BOHR]

favor / please

Part of por favor, a very common polite expression meaning please.

Example

Si necesito pagar, digo: La cuenta, por favor.

If I need to pay, I say: The bill, please.

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