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"Bill (check)" in Italian: conto
il conto
Bill (restaurant check) in Italian is il conto (KOHN-toh), masculine. Il conto, per favore is the classic closer. Plural i conti.
End of dinner
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How to pronounce conto
Say it
KOHN-toh
/ˈkon.to/
Conto stresses KOHN: KOHN-toh. Soft c. Clear o sounds.
"Bill (check)" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il conto | the bill / check Restaurants, cafés. | Restaurants, cafés. |
| il conto, per favore | the bill, please Calling the waiter. | Calling the waiter. |
| pagare il conto | to pay the bill End of meal. | End of meal. |
| dividere il conto | to split the bill Groups. | Groups. |
How to use conto in real life
- 1End of dinner
Scusi, il conto per favore.
Excuse me, the bill please.
Il conto.
- 2Splitting
Dividiamo il conto in tre?
Shall we split the bill three ways?
Il conto.
- 3Checking the total
Il conto include già il coperto?
Does the bill already include the cover charge?
Il conto.
Mistakes English speakers make with conto
Incorrect: La conto è cara.
Correct: Il conto è caro.
Masculine: il conto.
Incorrect: Vorrei il bill.
Correct: Vorrei il conto.
Use conto, not English bill.
Good to know
Il conto often includes coperto (cover). Asking il conto is polite; waving a credit card still works but words help.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Finishing lunch with friends
ChatPal
Chiedo io il conto?
Shall I ask for the bill?
You
Sì, e poi dividiamo il conto.
Yes, and then we'll split the bill.
ChatPal
Il conto è arrivato: trenta euro.
The bill has arrived: thirty euros.
You
Ok, pago con la carta.
Ok, I'll pay by card.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Bill (check)" in Italian
How do I ask for the bill?
Il conto, per favore.
Gender?
Masculine: il conto.
Split the bill?
Dividere il conto.
Pay the bill?
Pagare il conto.
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