pagará
“pagará” means “will pay (he/she/it/formal you)” in Spanish (future financial action).
will pay (he/she/it/formal you)Also: is going to pay, will suffer the consequences
📝 In Action
El cliente pagará la factura mañana.
A2The client will pay the invoice tomorrow.
¿Cuándo pagará usted el préstamo?
B1When will you (formal) pay the loan?
Ella pagará caro su error.
B2She will pay dearly for her mistake (figurative).
Word Connections
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: pagará
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'pagará'?
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📚 Etymology
The Spanish verb 'pagar' comes from the Late Latin word *pacare*, which originally meant 'to appease' or 'to pacify.' Over time, this idea of 'pacifying' someone by settling a debt evolved into the modern meaning of 'to pay.'
First recorded: 10th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'pagará' and 'va a pagar'?
'Pagará' is the Simple Future tense and is used for predictions or more distant events ('The bank will pay next week'). 'Va a pagar' (ir a + infinitive) is the 'periphrastic future' and is used for plans or immediate actions ('She is going to pay right now'). Both mean 'will pay'.
Does 'pagará' always mean paying money?
Not always! While it usually refers to money, it can also be used figuratively, especially in the phrase 'pagará caro' (will pay dearly), meaning someone will suffer consequences for an action.