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    Pagase (en. Pay)

    /paɡase/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Expression that indicates desire or assumption about a payment that needs to be made.
    It's better that he/she paid before the notice arrives.
    Es mejor que pagase antes de que llegue el aviso.
    Use in contexts where a condition about payment is expressed.
    If he/she paid now, he/she would get a discount.
    Si pagase ahora, obtendría un descuento.
    Alternative in subordinate clauses that require the subjunctive.
    Even if he/she paid, he/she wouldn't be sure to receive the service.
    Aunque pagase, no estaría seguro de recibir el servicio.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'pagar', from Latin 'pacare', which means 'to satisfy, to pay'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to face the consequences
    To assume the consequences of an action.
    pagar las consecuencias
    not to pay a dime
    To pay nothing, to avoid payment.
    no pagar un duro
    to pay in installments
    To make a payment divided into several parts.
    pagar a plazos

    Related Words

    payment
    Action of paying a debt or a service.
    pago
    payable
    That must be paid on time and in the established manner.
    pagadero
    payer
    Person who makes the payment.
    pagador

    Slang Meanings

    To pay someone for a favor.
    If you pay me, I'll help you with your project.
    Si me pagas, te ayudo con tu proyecto.
    To pay someone to keep quiet.
    What I don't want is for you to pay anyone to keep quiet.
    Lo que no quiero es que pagues a nadie para que no hable.