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    Sueldo (en. Salary)

    /ˈsweɾðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Amount of money a person regularly receives for their work.
    His salary has increased since he started working at the company.
    Su sueldo ha aumentado desde que comenzó a trabajar en la empresa.
    Payment made to employees based on an employment contract.
    The minimum wage in the country has increased this year.
    El sueldo mínimo en el país se ha incrementado este año.
    Remuneration received by a worker in relation to their role and responsibilities.
    The director's salary is significantly higher than that of the employees.
    El sueldo del director es considerablemente más alto que el de los empleados.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'salarium', related to the salary that was paid to soldiers.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    base salary
    Minimum amount paid to a worker before considering bonuses or commissions.
    sueldo base
    raise the salary
    To increase the amount of money paid to an employee.
    aumentar el sueldo
    net salary
    Amount of money a worker receives after deducting taxes and other withholdings.
    sueldo neto

    Related Words

    salary
    Payment received by a person for their work, often used synonymously with salary.
    salario
    remuneration
    Economic compensation for work performed, includes salary and other benefits.
    remuneración
    payment
    Amount of money given as compensation for a service or good received.
    pago

    Slang Meanings

    Cash
    I need more cash to go out this weekend.
    Necesito más plata para salir el fin de semana.
    Money
    I don't have money to buy that dress.
    No tengo lana para comprar ese vestido.