Pagando (en. Paying)

paˈɣando

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To make the payment for something.
I am paying the phone bill.
Estoy pagando la factura del teléfono.
To deliver money in exchange for goods or services.
She is paying for dinner.
Ella está pagando por la cena.
To settle a debt or financial obligation.
He is paying off his debts little by little.
Él está pagando sus deudas poco a poco.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

paying in installments
To pay in several installments.
pagando en cuotas
paying in cash
To make the payment immediately and in full.
pagando al contado
paying a high price
To suffer negative consequences for something.
estar pagando un precio alto

Related Words

payment
Transaction that involves the delivery of money in exchange for a good or service.
pago
debt
Financial obligation that one has to another person or entity.
deuda
bill
Document that specifies the cost of goods or services provided.
factura

Slang Meanings

To be broke.
After so many parties, I am paying.
Después de tantas fiestas, estoy pagando.
To face the consequences of something.
Now I am paying for not studying.
Ahora estoy pagando por no haber estudiado.