No. 74 in Spanish
cuenta
"Cuenta" in English means "account," "bill," or "count," depending on context.
In a sentence
Debes pagar la cuenta al final de la cena.
You must pay the bill at the end of the dinner.
In this sentence, 'cuenta' refers to a bill or a check, commonly used in restaurants when requesting payment.
Hazte cuenta de que todo salió bien.
Imagine that everything turned out well.
Here, 'hazte cuenta' is a phrase meaning to imagine or pretend something, showcasing a figurative use.
Lleva la cuenta de los días que has estado aquí.
Keep track of the days you have been here.
In this instance, 'cuenta' means count or tally, referring to maintaining a record of days.
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