Pagarles (en. Pay them)

/paɣaɾles/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Satisfy a debt or monetary obligation.
I am going to pay them the rent tomorrow.
Voy a pagarles el alquiler mañana.
Remunerate someone for a service rendered.
You have to pay the employees on time.
Tienes que pagarles a los empleados a tiempo.
Deliver the money corresponding to an expense.
Don't forget to pay the suppliers.
No olvides pagarles a los proveedores.

Etymology

From the verb 'pagar' which comes from the Latin 'pacare', meaning to satisfy or fulfill.

Common Phrases and Expressions

pay everyone
Make the payment to all parties involved.
pagarles a todos
I can't pay them.
Indicates financial inability to meet a payment.
no puedo pagarles
They need to be paid soon.
Urgency of making a payment to creditors.
hay que pagarles pronto

Related Words

payment
Delivery of money as fulfillment of an obligation.
pago
debt
Sum of money that one person owes to another.
deuda
invoice
Document that details the charges to be paid for goods or services.
factura

Slang Meanings

Spend money on something or someone.
Yesterday I went to the party and paid for everyone's beers.
Ayer fui a la fiesta y les pagué a todos las cervezas.
Settle outstanding accounts.
It's time to pay off the debts I have.
Es hora de pagarles las deudas que tengo.