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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