pagar e irse
/paɡaɾ e iɾse/from spelling rules
The English phrase "checking out" (in the context of leaving a hotel) is translated into Spanish as pagar e irse.
The phrase is used to describe the act of paying the hotel bill and departing from the establishment. You may also encounter the anglicism hacer el check-out in many modern hotels throughout Spanish-speaking countries.
How do you pronounce it?
/paɡaɾ e iɾse/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word pagar is derived from the Latin pācāre, which means 'to pacify', linking the act of paying a hotel bill to the concept of creating peace.
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, if a guest cannot pay the bill while pagar e irse, the hotel may ask them to dejar una garantía by leaving a physical object of value instead of a credit card.
- In Spanish, the word e is used instead of the usual 'y' for 'and' specifically because the following word 'irse' starts with the 'i' sound. This prevents a repetitive 'yi' sound.
Examples in context
- Quiero pagar e irme.I want to pay and leave.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are talking in their hotel room.
- DanielElena, ¿ya estás lista para pagar e irse?Elena, are you ready to check out yet?
- ElenaCasi, solo necesito mi maleta.Almost, I just need my suitcase.
- DanielDate prisa, el taxi nos espera.Hurry up, the taxi is waiting for us.
- ElenaEstá bien, vamos a pagar e irse.Alright, let's check out.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries e, irse, pagar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
