Direct answer
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la cuenta, por favor
Romanization
la cuenta, por favor
Pronunciation
lah kwen-tah por fah-vor
Restaurant · Spanish
How to say “the bill please” in Spanish
Learn how to say "the bill please" in Spanish: la cuenta, por favor (la cuenta, por favor), with pronunciation, usage notes, examples, and related phrases.
polite
When to use it
Use it with restaurant staff. Keep the delivery short, polite, and clear, especially in busy service settings. La cuenta, por favor is the standard Spanish restaurant phrase for asking for the bill.
Examples
La cuenta, por favor.
The bill, please.
¿Me trae la cuenta, por favor?
Could you bring me the bill, please?
Common mistakes
Do not translate "the bill please" word by word; use the full Spanish phrase as a unit.
Use romanization as a pronunciation hint, not as the normal written form.
Check the tone before using it: this version is marked polite.
FAQ
How do you say "the bill please" in Spanish?
Say la cuenta, por favor. The romanization is la cuenta, por favor, and the pronunciation is lah kwen-tah por fah-vor.
Is la cuenta, por favor formal or casual?
This version is marked polite. La cuenta, por favor is the standard Spanish restaurant phrase for asking for the bill.
When should I use "the bill please" in Spanish?
Use it with restaurant staff. Keep the delivery short, polite, and clear, especially in busy service settings. La cuenta, por favor is the standard Spanish restaurant phrase for asking for the bill.