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contador

accountant

noun kohn-tah-DOHR Rare

Also means

meter, counter

Usage Note

Contador is the standard term for 'accountant' across Latin America, while Spain tends to use contable. It also means a utility meter (contador de agua/luz) — context is essential to avoid confusion.

Examples

"El contador revisó los libros de la empresa."

Natural Translation

The accountant reviewed the company's books.

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