pagaré
“pagaré” means “promissory note” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
promissory noteAlso: IOU
📝 In Action
El banco me pidió firmar un pagaré como garantía del préstamo.
B2The bank asked me to sign a promissory note as collateral for the loan.
Si no pagas a tiempo, el pagaré puede ser ejecutado legalmente.
C1If you don't pay on time, the promissory note can be legally enforced.
Word Connections
I will pay
📝 In Action
Pagaré la cena porque es mi cumpleaños.
A1I will pay for dinner because it's my birthday.
Si gano la lotería, pagaré todas mis deudas.
B1If I win the lottery, I will pay all my debts.
Word Connections
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Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Which sentence correctly uses 'pagaré' as a noun?
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📚 Etymology
The verb 'pagar' comes from the Latin verb *pacare*, meaning 'to settle, appease, or satisfy.' The noun 'pagaré' (promissory note) is a legal term directly derived from the conjugated verb form 'I will pay,' emphasizing the binding promise embedded in the document.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish (The verb form is ancient, the noun usage became common with the rise of commercial law).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if 'pagaré' means 'I will pay' or 'promissory note'?
If the word is preceded by an article (el, un, este) or an adjective, it is the noun (promissory note). If it is the main action word in a sentence and the subject is 'yo' (I), it means 'I will pay'.
Is the verb 'pagar' irregular in the future tense?
No, 'pagar' is a regular verb in the future tense. You just attach the standard future endings (-é, -ás, -á, etc.) to the infinitive 'pagar'.