# How to Say “the bill” in Italian

**il conto** /il kˈonto/: the bill

## Pronunciation

The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for “il conto” is /il kˈonto/. Break it down syllable by syllable and practice at a slow pace before building up to conversational speed.

## Context

This phrase belongs to the [At the Café](https://useorphi.com/learn/italian/vocabulary/at-the-caf.md) category. It is suitable for beginners.

## “the bill” in Other Languages

- Spanish: [la cuenta](https://useorphi.com/learn/spanish/how-to-say/the-bill.md)
- French: [L'addition](https://useorphi.com/learn/french/how-to-say/the-bill.md)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How do you pronounce "il conto" in Italian?

The IPA pronunciation is /il kˈonto/. Practice saying it slowly, then at natural speed.

### What does "il conto" mean in English?

"il conto" translates to "the bill" in English. It belongs to the At the Café category.

### Is "il conto" formal or informal in Italian?

This is a commonly used expression in everyday Italian conversation. It is appropriate for both casual and standard contexts.

## More At the Café Phrases

- ["a coffee" → un caffè](https://useorphi.com/learn/italian/how-to-say/a-coffee.md): /ʊn kaffˈɛ/
- ["a cappuccino" → un cappuccino](https://useorphi.com/learn/italian/how-to-say/a-cappuccino.md): /ʊn kapːʊtʃːˈino/
- ["a croissant" → un cornetto](https://useorphi.com/learn/italian/how-to-say/a-croissant.md): /ʊn kornˈetːo/
- ["a sandwich" → un panino](https://useorphi.com/learn/italian/how-to-say/a-sandwich.md): /ʊn panˈino/
- ["you have (formal)" → ha](https://useorphi.com/learn/italian/how-to-say/you-have-formal.md): /ˈa/
- ["I am hungry" → Ho fame](https://useorphi.com/learn/italian/how-to-say/i-am-hungry.md): /o fˈame/

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