Pago (en. Pay)

/ˈpaɡo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

The action of giving money as a reward or compensation.

The payment of the bill is necessary to use the service.

El pago de la factura es necesario para poder utilizar el servicio.

Sum of money delivered for a good or service.

I made the payment for the purchase at the store.

Realicé el pago de la compra en la tienda.

Economic compensation in a contractual agreement.

The agreed payment for the work done was one thousand euros.

El pago acordado por el trabajo realizado fue de mil euros.

From the verb 'to pay', which comes from the Latin 'pacare', meaning 'to satisfy' or 'to please'.

payment in advance

Payment made before receiving the good or service.

pago por adelantado

cash payment

Payment made using physical money, such as bills and coins.

pago en efectivo

installment payment

A method of payment in which the total is paid in several parts at different times.

pago a plazos

to pay

Giving money to someone for a good or service.

pagar

receipt

Document that serves as proof of a payment made.

recibo

invoice

Document that details the goods or services provided and their cost.

factura

Extra payment, usually for additional work.

I received an extra payment for the overtime I worked.

Me dieron un pago extra por las horas extras que trabajé.

Informal payment or money delivery.

The payment for the party was a nice surprise.

El pago por la fiesta fue una sorpresa agradable.