How to Say ‘The check, please’ in Spain Spanish
La cuenta, por favor
lah kwen-tah poor fah-bor
[lah kwen-tah poor fah-bor]
💬 Usage Tip: Literally 'the bill, please'. 'Cuenta' is pronounced 'KWEN-ta'.
🇪🇸 In Spain: In Spain, waiting for the check is common; you need to ask for it.
Phrase Breakdown
La
[lah]
The
Used to refer to a specific item that is known or has already been mentioned.
La comida estaba deliciosa.
The food was delicious.
cuenta
[kwen-tah]
bill
A statement of the money owed for services, particularly in a restaurant.
¿Puedes traerme la cuenta?
Can you bring me the bill?
por
[poor]
please
Used to add politeness to a request or a command.
Por favor, pásame el agua.
Please, pass me the water.
favor
[fah-bor]
favor
Kindness or approval granted to someone as an action of goodwill.
Puedes hacerme un favor?
Can you do me a favor?
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