Pay in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'pay' is 'pagar', pronounced pah-GAHR (IPA: /paˈɣaɾ/). It is an A1-level verb.
Pronunciation: pah-GAHR
| Spanish | pagar |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | pah-GAHR · /paˈɣaɾ/ |
| Part of speech | verb |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'pagar'
- Pago el alquiler el primero de cada mes.
I pay the rent on the first of every month. - ¿Pagas con tarjeta o en efectivo?
Do you pay by card or in cash? - Anoche pagué la cuenta del restaurante.
Last night I paid the restaurant bill. - ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta?
Can I pay by card?
Common Phrases with 'pagar'
- pagar en efectivo
to pay in cash - pagar a plazos
to pay in installments
How to Use 'pagar'
Regular except for the g→gu spelling change in the preterite yo form: pagué. Pagar usually takes the thing paid directly with no preposition: pagar la cuenta (not 'pagar por la cuenta'), though pagar por exists for paying on behalf of something.
Related Vocabulary
Keep going: review present tense conjugation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you say 'pay' in Spanish?
'Pay' in Spanish is 'pagar', pronounced pah-GAHR.
How do you spell 'pagar'?
It is spelled p-a-g-a-r.
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