¿Puedo tener la cuenta, por favor?

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If you want to ask for the check in a restaurant, you should say "¿Me traes la cuenta, por favor?" (informal) or "¿Me trae la cuenta, por favor?" (formal).
¿Puedo tener la cuenta, por favor?()
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. May I have the check, please?
¿Puedo tener la cuenta, por favor? - ¡Por supuesto! Enseguida vuelvo.May I have the check, please? - Sure! I'll be right back!
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