Pensión (en. Pension)

penˈsjon

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: Sum of money that is regularly received, usually after retirement.

Example sentence: She receives a monthly pension after her retirement.

Ella recibe una pensión mensual después de su retiro.

Definition: Establishment that offers lodging and food, typically for students or workers.

Example sentence: He stayed at a boarding house near the university.

Se hospedó en una pensión cerca de la universidad.

Definition: Concept of financial support for people who cannot work.

Example sentence: The government grants a pension to the disabled.

El gobierno otorga una pensión a los discapacitados.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'pensionem', which means 'payment, remuneration'.

Phrase: alimony

Meaning: Payment that one spouse or parent must provide to another to cover the expenses of children or family.

pensión alimenticia

Phrase: full board

Meaning: Pension system that covers all basic expenses.

pensión completa

Phrase: non-contributory pensions

Meaning: Pensions granted without the need for prior contributions.

pensiones no contributivas

Related word: retirement

Description: Situation of a person who has stopped working, generally due to age.

jubilación

Related word: subsidy

Description: Financial assistance provided by the state or an institution.

subsidio

Related word: rehabilitation

Description: Process of helping people to return to functioning in daily life after an injury or illness.

rehabilitación

Meaning: Old age pension

Example: Sometimes, the pension is referred to as the place of residence for grandparents.

En ocasiones, se habla de la pensión como el lugar de residencia de los abuelos.

Meaning: Government pension

Example: It refers to the pension received by state retirees.

Se refiere a la pensión que reciben los jubilados del estado.