Sueldos (en. Salaries)

/ˈswe̞l.dos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Remuneration that an employee receives for their labor services.

Employee salaries have increased this year.

Los sueldos de los empleados han aumentado este año.

Fixed economic compensation that is received, typically on a monthly basis.

It is important that salaries are fair and equitable.

Es importante que los sueldos sean justos y equitativos.

Payment made to workers for the time they have worked.

She always arrives on time so that her salary is not deducted.

Ella siempre llega a tiempo para que no le descuenten de su sueldo.

From Latin 'soldu', which means payment or remuneration.

living on a salary

To live solely on what is received as a wage.

viviendo del sueldo

to raise the salary

To increase the amount of money paid to an employee.

subir el sueldo

to receive the salary

To receive the salary corresponding to the work done.

recibir el sueldo

payment

Amount of money given in exchange for a service or product.

pago

wage

Remuneration paid for the work done, which may be monthly or hourly.

salario

increase

Increase in the amount of money received as salary or wage.

aumento

Dough

The salary is not enough, I need more dough.

El sueldo no alcanza, necesito más pasta.

Bucks

I got paid today, I have bucks to go out.

Me pagaron hoy, tengo lucas para salir.