Using 'for' in English

Because the verb form 'pagan' clearly indicates 'they' or 'you all,' you often don't need to say 'ellos' or 'ustedes' in Spanish. The verb does the job!

Subject Omission

When conjugating 'pagar,' the letter 'g' changes to 'gu' before the letter 'e' (like in 'pagué' or 'pague') to keep the hard 'g' sound. If it stayed 'g,' it would sound like an 'h' (pa-heh).

The 'G' Sound Rule

In Spanish, 'pagan' is often used to mean 'they are paid' or 'they receive payment,' especially when discussing salaries or wages.

The Passive Voice Shortcut

Extremely common. This is the primary way to talk about people or groups settling a financial obligation.

In this context, 'pagar' doesn't always involve money. It means fulfilling a commitment or balancing the scales, whether through action or kindness.

Figurative Use

Commonly used when discussing moral or non-monetary obligations.

This meaning extends the idea of 'settling a debt' from money to moral wrongdoing. The 'payment' is the suffering or consequence.

Figurative Link

Used in formal or dramatic contexts to describe suffering consequences.

'Pagan' is the 3rd person plural form of the verb 'pagar' (to pay). Learn how to use it for financial transactions, repaying favors, and describing figurative consequences ('they pay the price'). Includes full conjugation tables.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

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