Pagarían (en. Would pay)
/paɣaˈɾían/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Indicates that a group of people would perform the act of paying in a hypothetical context.
If we had money, they would pay for dinner.
Si tuviéramos dinero, ellos pagarían la cena.
Expresses a future action under specific conditions.
In an ideal situation, they would pay their share.
En una situación ideal, ellos pagarían su parte.
Can refer to an obligation not fulfilled in the past.
They would pay the debt if they had the funds.
Ellos pagarían la deuda si hubieran tenido los fondos.
Etymology
It derives from the verb 'pagar', from Latin 'pacare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to pay fairly
Indicates that one is paying what they deserve or owe.
pagar justo
to pay for the initiation
Reflects the idea of facing the consequences of a lack of experience.
pagar por la novatada
to not pay the consequences
Means not to take on the responsibilities of others.
no pagar el pato
Related Words
payment
Act of giving money in exchange for goods or services.
pago
due
That must be paid.
pagadero
payment
Amount of money received regularly in exchange for work.
paga
Slang Meanings
to shell out
If a trip is to be made, something has to be shelled out.
Si hay que hacer un viaje, hay que desembolsar algo.
to take out the wallet
When the bill comes, you have to take out the wallet.
Cuando llega la cuenta, toca sacar la billetera.