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How much do you know about money in Spanish? One of the first things you will need when you go out with Spanish friends is how to split the bill. Here are the expressions you will hear.
When the bill arrives in Madrid, people often “pagan a pachas”: they split it evenly between everyone. It is very typical of the capital.
“Pagar a escote” also means everyone pays their share. You will still hear it, but it sounds a little old-fashioned now, and “a pachas” has largely taken its place.
“A medias” means half and half, and it’s understood all over Spain.
If everyone pays for exactly what they had, “cada uno paga lo suyo”. If you are ever unsure what the group is doing, the safest bet is to pay your exact share.
“A pachas” is one of many words you will only hear in the capital: discover more in our guide to Madrid slang. And if you’re splitting the bill on a terrace, you’ll also want our Spanish food expressions.
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