Spanish Expression · Intermediate
la cuenta separada
the separate check
Pronunciation: lah KWEHN-tah seh-pah-RAH-dah
Meaning
A separate bill for one person or group at a restaurant.
Example
¿Nos puede traer la cuenta separada?
Can you bring us separate checks?
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice la cuenta separada out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level Spanish expression.