conto

Definition

The bill presented to a customer in a restaurant or café.

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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.

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