Cuenta: bill, account, count
Pronunciation: KWEHN-tah (stress the capital letters)
Cuenta means “bill, account, count” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: bill, account, count
- How to say it: KWEHN-tah
- Gender: la cuenta
- Level: Elementary (A2)
What “cuenta” means and how to use it
Cuenta means a restaurant bill, a bank account, and a count or calculation. It also appears in phrases like darse cuenta (to realize).
Other translations: bill, account, to realize (darse cuenta).
Gender and plural
- Gender: la cuenta (feminine)
- Plural: las cuentas
Examples with audio
- La cuenta, por favor.The check, please.
- Abrí una cuenta en el banco.I opened an account at the bank.
- Me di cuenta del error.I realized the mistake.
Usage tip
The expression “darse cuenta de” means “to realize,” and “tener en cuenta” means “to take into account.” In a restaurant you ask for “la cuenta.”
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “bill, account, count” in Spanish?
“bill, account, count” in Spanish is “cuenta.” It is pronounced KWEHN-tah, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “cuenta”?
Say KWEHN-tah. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
Is “cuenta” masculine or feminine?
Cuenta is feminine: “la cuenta.” The plural is “cuentas.”
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