Italian · Food & Drink
conto
bill / check
Beginnernoun · m
Definition
The bill presented to a customer in a restaurant or café.
Example
Il conto, per favore.
The bill, please.
Etymology
'Conto' comes from the Latin 'computus', meaning 'calculation' or 'account'. This transition emphasizes the notion of tallying expenses at cafés and restaurants.
How & Where It’s Used
'Conto' is used in both informal and formal contexts, predominantly in spoken language when requesting payment. Variations may exist in regional dialects.