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propina

Also spelled: la propina · dejar propina · el diez por ciento

What does propina mean?

In Panama many restaurants add ten percent to the bill, so it is worth checking before leaving more. Outside restaurants, tipping is customary with the parking watcher, the supermarket bagger and anyone who helps with luggage.

Example

Check whether the diez por ciento is already included.Fíjate si ya viene el diez por ciento incluido.

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