páguelo
/paɡelo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, 'pay it' is translated as páguelo.
This phrase is used to express the action of giving money in exchange for a product or service.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of the imperative verb pague (pay) and the object pronoun lo (it/him).
Which one should you use?
Use páguela if the object being paid for is a feminine noun, such as la cuenta (the bill).
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are addressing a friend, you would use the informal págalo instead. If the object being paid for is a feminine noun, the pronoun changes to 'la', resulting in páguela.
How do you pronounce it?
/paɡelo/
Did you know?
- The verb pagar is a cognate of the English word 'pay', both tracing back to the Latin pacare, which originally meant 'to pacify' or 'to make peace'.
- While páguelo refers to paying a bill, Spanish uses the verb pagar in the phrase pagar los platos rotos to mean taking the blame for something you did not do.
- The formal imperative páguelo carries a sense of authority or directness that can feel quite commanding in a polite setting. In a shop, a customer is more likely to use a question like ¿Puedo pagar? rather than a direct command.
Examples in context
- Juan, no se olvide de pagarlo mañana.Juan, don't forget to pay it tomorrow.
- Por favor, liquidemos la cuenta para poder finalizar.Please, let's settle the bill in order to finish.
- Le solicito que realice el pago a más tardar el viernes próximo.I request that you make the payment by next Friday at the latest.
- Amigo, págalo tú esta vez, yo te invito la próxima.Friend, you pay it this time, and next time I'll treat you.
- Si el producto es caro, páguelo con tarjeta.If the product is expensive, pay for it with a card.
- No lo use más, mejor páguelo ahora.Don't use it anymore, better pay for it now.
Example conversation
Sofía is reminding Daniel to pay for a shared delivery.
- SofíaDaniel, llegó el pedido de comida.Daniel, the food order arrived.
- DanielLo siento, no tengo efectivo hoy.I'm sorry, I don't have cash today.
- SofíaUse la aplicación y páguelo ya.Use the app and pay it now.
- DanielEstá bien, lo haré ahora mismo.Alright, I'll do it right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
