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Bill” in Bisaya: Bill / Kwenta

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “Bill” is Bill / Kwenta, pronounced bill / KWEN-tah. It's used as a noun in everyday Cebuano conversation across the Visayas and Mindanao, where over 22 million people speak Bisaya as their native language.

Bisaya translation

Bill / Kwenta

bill / KWEN-tah

English meaning
Bill / Check
Part of speech
noun

How to pronounce Bill / Kwenta

Say it as bill / KWEN-tah. Capitalized syllables in the pronunciation guide indicate stress — the part of the word you emphasize when speaking. Bisaya stress is meaningful: putting it on the wrong syllable can change the meaning of a word, so it's worth practicing out loud.

Example sentences

  • Pwede na ang bill?

    Can I have the bill?

  • Bill out na ko.

    I'm paying the bill now.

  • Pila ang kwenta?

    How much is the total?

Synonyms and alternatives

You may also hear Kwenta as alternative ways to express “Bill” in Bisaya.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you say "Bill" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "Bill" is Bill / Kwenta, pronounced bill / KWEN-tah.
How do you pronounce "Bill / Kwenta"?
Pronounce it as bill / KWEN-tah. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "Bill / Kwenta" mean in English?
"Bill / Kwenta" means "Bill / Check" in English. It functions as a noun in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "Bill / Kwenta" in a sentence?
Example: "Pwede na ang bill?" — Can I have the bill?
Is Bisaya the same as Cebuano?
Yes — Bisaya and Cebuano are two names for the same language. Cebuano is the more formal linguistic name, while Bisaya is the everyday name used by speakers themselves. Both refer to the language spoken by 22+ million Filipinos. Read more in our Bisaya vs Binisaya guide.

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