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PhrasesPaying the BillPosso avere una copia del conto?
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Posso avere una copia del conto?

Can I have a copy of the bill?

Pronunciation

KOH-pyah — two syllables, stress on first. 'copia' = copy. Very similar to English 'copy'.

When to use it

Use when you need a copy of the bill for records, expense reports, or when sharing costs with others who weren't present.

What it means

'Una copia del conto' = a copy of the bill. This is a reasonable request and restaurants can typically print a duplicate. In the digital age, some restaurants can email the bill or receipt.

Variations

Può mandarmi il conto via email?

Can you send me the bill by email?

Digital copy request — increasingly available.

Ho bisogno di una copia per la nota spese.

I need a copy for the expense report.

Stating the reason for the duplicate.

Ristampa del conto, per favore.

A reprint of the bill, please.

Direct request for a duplicate print.

Mini Dialogue

Cliente: Posso avere una copia del conto? Ne ho bisogno per la mia azienda. Cameriere: Certamente. Le stampo un duplicato con l'IVA separata. Cliente: Ottimo. Può anche inviarla via email? Cameriere: Sì, lasci il suo indirizzo email qui.

Client: Can I have a copy of the bill? I need it for my company. Waiter: Certainly. I'll print you a duplicate with VAT separated. Client: Excellent. Can you also send it by email? Waiter: Yes, leave your email address here.

Cultural Note

Italian fiscal receipts ('ricevute fiscali') are official documents and can legally be duplicated by the business that issued them. For large business meals, having both the original and a digital copy is useful for Italian tax deduction purposes.