salario bruto
/salaɾjo bɾuto/from spelling rules
In Spanish, gross pay is salario bruto.
This term refers to the amount of pay before any deductions (noun).
Meaning: amount of pay before any deductions (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The adjective bruto literally means 'gross' or 'unrefined', indicating that taxes and other deductions have not yet been subtracted.
Which one should you use?
While salario bruto is the standard term, you may also see sueldo bruto, which is a common synonym for 'salario bruto', often used interchangeably in professional contexts. In more formal documentation, you might encounter the synonym Remuneración Bruta.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term Sueldo Bruto is commonly used. In Argentina, a common variation is Sueldo Bruto Total.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective must be pluralized: salarios brutos.
How do you pronounce it?
/salaɾjo bɾuto/
Did you know?
- The word salario shares an ancient root with the English word 'salt'. Historically, the term originated from 'salārium', which was an allowance given to Roman soldiers to purchase salt.
- While bruto means 'gross' in a financial context, it is also used in Spanish to describe someone who is clumsy, rude or lacks education.
- The adjective bruto is used in Spanish to describe both 'gross pay' and 'raw materials', such as an unrefined mineral or an uncut diamond.
Examples in context
- El salario bruto es el monto total antes de las deducciones.The gross salary is the total amount before deductions.
- Es importante calcular la remuneración bruta al analizar los ingresos de los empleados.It is important to calculate the gross compensation when analyzing employee income.
- El sueldo bruto es un factor determinante para calcular los impuestos.The gross salary is a determining factor for calculating taxes.
- El pago bruto es importante para calcular nuestras finanzas personales.The gross payment is important for calculating our personal finances.
- El salario bruto completo incluye los bonos y las comisiones.The full gross salary includes bonuses and commissions.
- Mi salario bruto es de dos mil euros.My gross pay is two thousand euros.
- El salario bruto no incluye los descuentos.The gross pay does not include deductions.
- Debes revisar tu salario bruto en el contrato.You must check your gross pay in the contract.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are discussing a new job offer.
- MateoEl salario bruto parece muy bueno.The gross pay seems very good.
- LucíaSí, pero recuerda que hay deducciones.Yes, but remember there are deductions.
- Mateo¿Cuánto recibiré después del salario bruto?How much will I receive after the gross pay?
- LucíaEso sería el salario neto, Mateo.That would be the net pay, Mateo.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bruto, salario, CC BY-SA 4.0.
