Págale (en. Pay him)

/ˈpa.ɣa.le/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
Order or request for someone to pay something.
If you don't have money, pay her later.
Si no tienes dinero, págale a ella más tarde.
Indicates that a certain amount of money should be paid for a service or product.
When you're done with the meal, pay the waiter.
Cuando termines la comida, págale al mesero.
Used to request the payment of a debt.
It's time for you to pay him what you owe.
Es hora de que le págale lo que le debes.

Etymology

From the verb 'pagar', which comes from the Latin 'pagare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

pay who you owe
Make the payment to the person you owe an amount to.
págale a quien debes
pay now
Indicates that the payment should be made immediately.
págale ahora
pay them and move on
Pay what you owe and continue with your activity.
págale y sigue

Related Words

payment
Action and effect of paying.
pago
debt
Amount of money that is owed.
deuda
deposit
Part of the payment that is made.
abono

Slang Meanings

Do it quickly
Pay them so it doesn't cause you problems.
Págale así no te causa problemas.
Don't hold back
Pay them, don't be stingy.
Págale, no seas tacaño.