PayPal
/paipal/from spelling rules
PayPal is the Spanish term for the online payment system used to send and receive money.
How do you pronounce it?
/paipal/
Did you know?
- Spanish speakers have adapted the brand name into a fully conjugated verb, paypallear, which allows them to apply standard Spanish grammar to the English noun.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, PayPal has become a generic trademark, where people use the name to refer to any digital wallet service, including competitors like Mercado Pago.
- While PayPal refers to the specific service, the term pasarela de pago is used for any generic payment gateway, marking a clear distinction between the brand and the technology.
Examples in context
- Prefiero realizar el pago por PayPalI prefer to make the payment via PayPal
- Necesito tu cuenta de PayPal para enviarte el dineroI need your PayPal account to send you the money
- ¿Puedo hacer el pago usando PayPal?Can I make the payment using PayPal?
- Requieren un medio de pago electrónico como PayPalThey require an electronic payment method such as PayPal
- ¿Aceptas pagos en línea a través de PayPal?Do you accept online payments through PayPal?
- No puedo acceder a mi cuenta de PayPal, necesito ayudaI can't access my PayPal account, I need help
- Te enviaré el dinero por PayPal.I will send you the money via PayPal.
- ¿Aceptas PayPal en tu tienda?Do you accept PayPal in your store?
- Prefiero pagar con PayPal.I prefer to pay with PayPal.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are discussing how to pay for a shared gift.
- Mateo¿Cómo quieres que te pague?How do you want me to pay you?
- LucíaPuedes usar PayPal, si quieres.You can use PayPal, if you want.
- MateoPerfecto, te lo mando por PayPal ahora.Perfect, I'll send it to you via PayPal now.
- LucíaGracias, Mateo. Me avisas cuando lo envíes.Thanks, Mateo. Let me know when you send it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
