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PhrasesChecking Out of HotelIl conto mi sembra corretto.
A2formal

Il conto mi sembra corretto.

The bill seems correct to me.

Pronunciation

cor-RET-to — three syllables, stress on the second.

When to use it

After reviewing the bill, confirm to the receptionist that everything is in order before paying.

What it means

'Mi sembra' (it seems to me) softens the statement slightly — it is a common Italian conversational hedge. The simpler 'Il conto è corretto' is also perfectly correct. Confirming the bill before paying is good practice in any language.

Variations

Sì, va tutto bene.

Yes, everything is fine.

The simplest confirmation that you accept the bill

Aspetti, devo controllare una cosa.

Wait, I need to check something.

Use when you notice something that needs clarification before paying

Posso avere un momento per controllare il conto?

Can I have a moment to check the bill?

It is perfectly acceptable to take time to review an itemised bill

Mini Dialogue

— Ecco il suo conto. — Grazie, un attimo... Sì, il conto mi sembra corretto. Pago con carta. — Perfetto. Inserisca la carta nel lettore, per favore. — Ecco fatto.

— Here is your bill. — Thank you, one moment... Yes, the bill seems correct to me. I will pay by card. — Perfect. Please insert the card in the reader. — Done.

Cultural Note

Always review your hotel bill carefully at check-out. Common extra charges include minibar items you did not consume, telephone calls you did not make, and spa or parking charges that should have been pre-paid. Corrections are much easier to make before payment.