How do you say account in Spanish?

The Spanish word for account is cuenta, used for financial accounts, online profiles, and even restaurant bills.

What does darse cuenta mean?

Darse cuenta is an idiomatic expression meaning to realize or to become aware of something, as in me di cuenta del error (I realized the mistake).

How do you ask for the bill in Spanish?

At a restaurant, you say la cuenta, por favor, which literally means the account/bill, please—it is the standard way to request the check.

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How to Say Account in Spanish: Cuenta

Written by Sofia Ramirez, Lead Spanish Curriculum Editor · Reviewed May 2026

Cuenta · noun (feminine) · KWEN-tah

Account in Spanish is cuenta, a versatile feminine noun used for bank accounts, online accounts, restaurant bills, and mathematical calculations.

Cuenta is KWEN-tah, with the stress on the first syllable.

Necesito abrir una cuenta en el banco.

I need to open an account at the bank.

Account in Spanish: Quick Reference

Below are the most common Spanish words for account, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.

Spanish	English	Pronunciation	Region / Register
cuenta	account	KWEN-tah	Default, widely understood
cuenta bancaria	account		bank account specifically

How Native Speakers Use Cuenta

Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.

Bank account

Transferí el dinero a mi cuenta de ahorros.

I transferred the money to my savings account.

Financial context.

Online account

Creé una cuenta nueva en la aplicación.

I created a new account on the app.

Digital platforms and apps.

Restaurant bill

La cuenta salió más cara de lo que esperábamos.

The bill came out more expensive than we expected.

Cuenta also means the bill at a restaurant.

Avoid These Mistakes When Using Cuenta

Using aconto (false cognate)

Incorrect: Tengo un aconto en el banco.

Correct: Tengo una cuenta en el banco.

Aconto is not a Spanish word; cuenta is the correct translation for account.

Masculine article

Incorrect: El cuenta está activo.

Correct: La cuenta está activa.

Cuenta is feminine and requires la and feminine adjectives.

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Common Questions About Account in Spanish

How do you say account in Spanish?: The Spanish word for account is cuenta, used for financial accounts, online profiles, and even restaurant bills.
What does darse cuenta mean?: Darse cuenta is an idiomatic expression meaning to realize or to become aware of something, as in me di cuenta del error (I realized the mistake).
How do you ask for the bill in Spanish?: At a restaurant, you say la cuenta, por favor, which literally means the account/bill, please—it is the standard way to request the check.