Conta is a word that can mean several things in English depending on the context. Let’s take a closer look.
Maybe you’ve heard the word Conta, but you didn’t know what it meant? Conta is actually an Italian and Portuguese word which is used in several different settings.
The meaning of Conta in Italian
In Italian, Conta is a verb that can mean to count, to trust, to intend, to consider or to have. Examples include
lui conta su di te → he counts on you
la sala conta 50 posti → the room has 50 seats
fare la conta di qualcosa – to count something
It can even be used as a noun for songs/nursery rhymes that you use in games such as hide and seek. Conta is also very similar to the Spanish verb contar, which means to count.
The meaning of Conta in Portuguese
Conta is a Portuguese word that means account, calculation or bill. Examples include
depositar dinheiro na conta → to put money into an account
pedir a conta → to ask for the bill
fazer uma conta → to make a calculation
Create free invoices with Conta
With Conta, you can create and send invoices in under 2 minutes. Just enter your customer details, products and prices and send it directly from the invoicing software. All your invoices are stored in one place and you can easily see which customers you need to follow up with.
Why is Conta called Conta?
The free invoicing software Conta was started by three Norwegians living in Brazil. They wanted to make it easier to start a small business or become a freelancer or contractor.
Since they were in Brazil, where they speak Portuguese, they chose the word Conta. It means both bill and calculation, and has strong ties to the finance world. It’s also an easy word to remember.
Why use Conta?
Today, Conta has more than 150 000 users worldwide, and offers free invoicing in Australia, India, Indonesia, Ireland, New Zealand, the Philippines, Spain, South Africa, and the USA.
If you’re looking for a professional invoicing solution that doesn’t cost a dime, you can get started with Conta today!
Remember that billing your customers is the most important part of running a business or working as a freelancer. The faster you invoice them—or send them a ‘conta’—the faster you can get paid.
