pago
/ˈpaɡo/masculine
The Spanish word for payment is pago.
pago is a noun used to describe a sum of money paid in exchange for goods or services. It is derived from the verb pagar, which means to pay.
Meaning: a sum of money paid in exchange for goods or services (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain regions of Latin America, the word feria is used to mean money or payment. In Mexico, liquidación specifically refers to the act of settling a payment or making a final payment. In Argentina, cuota is the term used for installment payments or quotas.
How does it change in a sentence?
pago is a masculine noun. Because of this, it is preceded by the masculine article el. To express the plural form, payments, use pagos.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈpaɡo/
Did you know?
- The Spanish verb pagar is used in the phrase pagar el pato, which means to take the blame for something you did not do.
- In a completely different context, the Spanish word pago can also mean 'countryside' or 'rural district' when referring to its Latin root 'pāgus'. This creates a rare instance where the same spelling represents both a transaction and a geographic area.
- The noun pago shares an unexpected ancestor with the Latin word 'pāx', meaning 'peace'. This links the concept of a financial 'payment' to the idea of establishing a state of 'peace' between two parties.
Examples in context
- Smith reclamó el pago.Smith demanded payment.This sentence shows the use of pago in the context of a demand.Tatoeba #503502 by Leono, translation #51564 by mccarras
- Tus pagos se retrasan dos meses.Your payment is now two months overdue.This sentence demonstrates the use of the plural form of pago regarding overdue payments.Tatoeba #1223968 by wallebot, translation #64457 by CK
- ¿Me podría dar el recibo de pago?Could you give me the payment receipt?This sentence shows how to ask for a receipt for a pago.Tatoeba #9379005 by ignacio, translation #10916692 by Luornu
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Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are discussing a business invoice at a cafe.
- MateoLucía, ¿recibiste el pago del cliente?Lucía, did you receive the client's payment?
- LucíaNo, todavía no aparece en la cuenta.No, it doesn't appear in the account yet.
- MateoVoy a revisar el estado del pago ahora.I am going to check the payment status now.
- LucíaGracias, Mateo, avísame cuando lo veas.Thanks, Mateo, let me know when you see it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “payment” translations and entries pago, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pago, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
