A1 Collocation Neutral

Pedir la cuenta.

To ask for the bill.

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Meaning

To request the invoice in a restaurant or cafe.

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Cultural Background

Sobremesa is key; don't rush the bill. Waiters are very attentive; you can just make eye contact.

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Eye Contact

In Spain, eye contact is more effective than shouting.

Meaning

To request the invoice in a restaurant or cafe.

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Eye Contact

In Spain, eye contact is more effective than shouting.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Después de comer, siempre ________ la cuenta.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: pido

The subject is 'yo' (implied), so 'pido' is the correct conjugation.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

Después de comer, siempre ________ la cuenta.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: pido

The subject is 'yo' (implied), so 'pido' is the correct conjugation.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is standard.

Related Phrases

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Cobrar

synonym

To charge

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