pago por cuenta propia
/paɡo poɾ kwenta pɾopja/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'self-pay' is translated into Spanish as pago por cuenta propia.
This phrase describes the act of paying for a service or medical care out of one's own pocket instead of using insurance. In many Spanish-speaking medical contexts, using the term pago particular is a common way to indicate that a patient is paying privately rather than through an insurance provider or social security.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of pago (payment), por (by/for), cuenta (account) and propia (own).
Which one should you use?
In a medical billing context, pago particular or sin seguro is often clearer.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the action of self-paying (the verb 'to self-pay'), use the verb pagar por cuenta propia instead of the noun pago (payment).
Did you know?
- Spanish has a second, less common meaning for pago that refers to a rural district or a piece of countryside.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the phrase cuenta propia is used not just for payments, but to describe someone who is self-employed or a freelancer.
Examples in context
- No te preocupes, lo pagaré de mi bolsilloDon't worry, I'll pay for it myself
- Necesitamos pagar nuestro tratamiento dental.We need to pay for our dental treatment.
- Prefiero el pago por cuenta propia para esta consulta.I prefer self-pay for this consultation.
- ¿Ofrecen descuentos para el pago por cuenta propia?Do you offer discounts for self-pay?
Example conversation
At a dental clinic reception desk.
- Javier¿Va a usar su seguro médico o prefiere el pago por cuenta propia?Are you going to use your insurance or do you prefer self-pay?
- SofíaHaré el pago por cuenta propia hoy.I will do self-pay today.
- JavierMuy bien, Sofía, el costo total es cincuenta euros.Very well, Sofía, the total cost is fifty euros.
- SofíaPerfecto, Javier, aquí tiene la tarjeta.Perfect, Javier, here is the card.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cuenta, pago, por, CC BY-SA 4.0.
