How to Say "service charge" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “service charge” is “cubierto” — B1 level.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1formal
fee for table setting/bread
Examples
El restaurante cobra un cubierto de dos euros por persona.
The restaurant charges a cover fee of two euros per person.
En la factura se incluye el cubierto y el pan.
The bill includes the service charge and the bread.
Cultural Note
This charge is common in some European Spanish-speaking countries (like Spain and parts of Latin America) and usually covers the cost of bread, table linen, and basic service, separate from a tip (propina).
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