yo pago
/ʝo paɡo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I pay" is translated into Spanish as yo pago.
The phrase yo pago is a statement used to indicate that the speaker will give money for a bill or a purchase. It is commonly used to volunteer to pay the bill in a social setting, similar to the English expression "It's on me." Note that the word pago can function as both the first-person singular present tense of the verb "pagar" and as a noun meaning "payment."
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, the slang phrases pongo yo or yo pongo are used to mean "I pay."
How does it change in a sentence?
In Spanish, the subject pronoun yo is often omitted because the verb ending -o in pago already indicates that the subject is "I."
How do you pronounce it?
/ʝo paɡo/
When do people say it?
When paying at a business, you might use the phrase ¿Aceptan tarjeta de crédito? to ask if they accept credit cards or ¿Puede darme el recibo, por favor? to request a receipt.
Did you know?
- The verb pagar shares a distant linguistic ancestor with the English word 'peace' through the Latin 'pax'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, when someone says yo pago, it is common for others to engage in a playful 'fight' or protest to offer to pay instead, as a sign of generosity.
- While yo pago focuses on the money, people in Spain often say invito yo to emphasize the act of treating a friend as a guest.
Examples in context
- Yo pago mis impuestos.I pay my taxes.This sentence is useful for stating that you pay your taxes.Tatoeba #5952669 by albrusgher, translation #5758388 by CM
- Yo pago impuestos.I pay taxes.Tatoeba #2246188 by hayastan, translation #2246038 by CK
- Hago el pago mensualI make the monthly payment
- Realizo el pago de manera puntualI make the payment on time
- Esta vez pago yoI'll pay this time
- Me encargo de pagar la cenaI'll take care of paying for dinner
- Abono mi parteI pay my share
- Yo pago la cuenta.I pay the bill.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are at a restaurant.
- MateoLa cuenta está aquí.The bill is here.
- LucíaDéjame pagar yo hoy.Let me pay today.
- MateoNo, yo pago esta vez.No, I'll pay this time.
- LucíaMuchas gracias, Mateo.Thank you very much, Mateo.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pago, yo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
