A2NounFeminine
la mancia
tip (gratuity)
/MAN-cha/
Plural: mance
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What does ‘mancia’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
In Italia non è obbligatorio lasciare la mancia.
In Italy it is not mandatory to leave a tip.
Ha lasciato una mancia al cameriere.
She left a tip for the waiter.
About This Word
Tipping is not as expected in Italy as in the US. Leaving 1-2 euros or rounding up the bill is appreciated but not obligatory.
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