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"Bill (check)" in Portuguese: conta
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Bill (the check) in Portuguese is a conta. Say A conta, por favor and Dividir a conta. A paper bill of money is a cédula—different.
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How to pronounce conta
Say it
KOHN-tah
/ˈkõ.ta/
KOHN-tah
"Bill (check)" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a conta | the bill / check Restaurant. | Restaurant. |
| pedir a conta | to ask for the bill Closing. | Closing. |
| dividir a conta | to split the bill Friends. | Friends. |
| conta separada | separate checks Groups. | Groups. |
How to use conta in real life
- 1Closing
Pode trazer a conta quando puder?
Can you bring the bill when you can?
Polite.
- 2Split
Vamos dividir a conta em três partes iguais.
Let’s split the bill into three equal parts.
Friends.
- 3Surprise
A conta veio mais baixa do que eu esperava.
The bill came lower than I expected.
Reaction.
Mistakes English speakers make with conta
Incorrect: Pede o bill.
Correct: Pede a conta.
Use conta for the restaurant bill.
Incorrect: O conta está alto.
Correct: A conta está alta.
Conta is feminine.
Good to know
A conta is the restaurant check; serviço may already be included. Conta also means bank account—context decides. Wave politely rather than shouting Garçom!
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Paying after lunch
ChatPal
Você pede a conta ou eu peço?
Will you ask for the bill or should I?
You
Eu peço a conta. Cartão ou dinheiro?
I’ll ask for the bill. Card or cash?
ChatPal
Cartão. Dividimos a conta no meio?
Card. Shall we split the bill in half?
You
Fecho. Eu pago e você me manda.
Deal. I’ll pay and you send me your half.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Bill (check)" in Portuguese
The bill?
A conta.
Bill please?
A conta, por favor.
Split the bill?
Dividir a conta.
Bank account?
Also conta—different sense.
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