Restaurant · Spanish
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Spanish · Español
Translation
la cuenta, por favor
Romanization
la cuenta, por favor
Pronunciation
lah kwen-tah por fah-vor
When to use it
Use this with servers or restaurant staff. These versions are designed to sound practical and respectful. In Spanish, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.
Example
la cuenta, por favor — a simple line to say to restaurant staff for "the bill please".
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FAQ
You say "la cuenta, por favor" in Spanish. The romanized form is "la cuenta, por favor", and a simple pronunciation cue is "lah kwen-tah por fah-vor".
This entry is marked as polite. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.
Use "lah kwen-tah por fah-vor" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "la cuenta, por favor".
Use this with servers or restaurant staff. These versions are designed to sound practical and respectful. In Spanish, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.