Salario (en. Salary)

/saˈla.ɾjo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Periodic economic compensation.

The salary of employees varies according to their experience.

El salario de los empleados varía según su experiencia.

Payment made to a worker by hours or work performed.

This month, the salary was higher due to overtime.

Este mes, el salario fue mayor debido a horas extras.

Income that a worker receives based on their base salary.

Their base salary is 1500 euros per month.

Su salario base es de 1500 euros al mes.

It derives from the Latin 'salarium', which refers to the payment made to soldiers for purchasing salt.

minimum wage

Minimum amount that a worker can receive for their services.

salario mínimo

increase the salary

To increase the remuneration that a worker receives.

aumentar el salario

gross salary

Total income before taxes and deductions.

salario bruto

net salary

Amount a worker receives after taxes and deductions.

salario neto

wage

Monthly remuneration that a worker receives.

sueldo

payment

Delivery of money in exchange for a service.

pago

remuneration

Compensation received for the work performed.

remuneración

bucks

After getting the job, my bucks increased.

Después de conseguir el trabajo, mi guau se incrementó.

dough

I need more dough to save.

Necesito más lana para poder ahorrar.