I paid the bill

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I paid the bill(
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peyd
 
thuh
 
bihl
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. pagué la cuenta
Although it was my brother that rented movies in the hotel room, I paid the bill.Aunque fue mi hermano que alquiló películas en la habitación de hotel, pagué la cuenta.
b. pagué la adición (Southern Cone)
After arguing with the waitress about a drink I did not order for five minutes, I gave up and I paid the bill.Después de reñir con la mesera por una bebida que no pedí por cinco minutos, me di por vencido y pagué la adición.
a. pagué la factura
The gas bill is past due, so we have to pay it soon. - Don't worry, I paid the bill yesterday.La factura del gas está vencida, así que tenemos que pagarla pronto. - No te preocupes, pagué la factura ayer.
b. pagué el recibo (utilities)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
The electric company cut off our power. My aunt lent me the money and I paid the bill immediately.La compañía eléctrica nos desconectó la electricidad. Mi tía me prestó el dinero y pagué el recibo inmediatamente.
c. pagué la cuenta
Did you pay the bill? - Yes. I paid the bill online last week.¿Pagaste la cuenta? - Sí. Pagué la cuenta en línea ayer.
d. pagué la nota (Southern Cone)
My boyfriend hired someone to install a stereosystem, but he is broke. I paid the bill and he does not understand why I am upset.Mi novio contrató a alguien para instalar un equipo estereofónico, pero está pelado. Pagué la cuenta y no entiende por qué estoy disgustada.
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