Can I have the check?

USAGE NOTE
This phrase may also be spelled "Can I have the cheque?"
Can I have the check?(
kahn
 
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hahv
 
thuh
 
chehk
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
1. (Can you give me the amount owed?)
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
a. ¿Me traes la cuenta?
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(singular)
Can I have the check? I am in a hurry.¿Me traes la cuenta? Tengo prisa.
b. ¿Me trae la cuenta?
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(singular)
Can I have the check? - That man over there already paid for your meal, sir.¿Me trae la cuenta? - Ese hombre por allí ya ha pagado su comida, señor.
2. (Can you give me the written payment?)
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
a. ¿Puedo tener el cheque?
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(singular)
Can I have the check? - I gave you the check last week. You said you cashed it.¿Puedo tener el cheque? - Te di el cheque la semana pasada. Dijiste que lo cobraste.
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