pedir la cuenta
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pedir la cuenta(
peh
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deer
lah
kwehn
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tah
)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
1. (general)
a. to ask for the check (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
El mozo tardó media hora en venir a la mesa después de que pedimos la cuenta.It took the waiter 30 minutes to come back to our table after we asked for the check.
b. to ask for the bill (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Cuando pedimos la cuenta, nos informaron que era invitación de la casa.When we asked for the bill, we were told it was on the house.
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