How to Say ‘The bill’ in Mexican Spanish
La cuenta
lah KWEHN-tah
[lah KWEHN-tah]
🇲🇽 In Mexico: Waiters in Mexico won't bring the bill until you ask, since rushing you is considered rude. Catch their eye and say La cuenta, por favor, or mime signing in the air.
Phrase Breakdown
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
[KWEHN-tah]
bill/check
In a restaurant, 'cuenta' means the bill or check.
La cuenta, por favor, cuando pueda.
The bill, please, when you can.
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