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📚 pago has 2 definitions
A close-up view of two hands performing a transaction: one hand is placing a stack of paper currency and a few coins into the open palm of the second hand.

pago

PAH-go

nounmA1
payment?the act of giving money,fee?a required sum of money
Also:settlement?closing a debt,reimbursement?money paid back

📝 In Action

El pago de la renta es el primer día del mes.

A1

The rent payment is on the first day of the month.

Ella recibió el pago por su trabajo inmediatamente.

A2

She received the payment for her work immediately.

Aceptamos el pago con tarjeta de crédito o en efectivo.

A1

We accept payment by credit card or in cash.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • abono (payment/deposit)
  • cuota (installment/quota)

Antonyms

  • cobro (collection (of money))
  • deuda (debt)

Common Collocations

  • Recibo de pago – Payment receipt
  • Facilidades de pago – Payment options/terms

💡 Grammar Points

Always Masculine

Even though money (la moneda) is feminine, 'pago' is a masculine noun, so use 'el pago' or 'un pago'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing Noun and Verb

Mistake: "Using 'pago' as the action when you mean the verb 'pagar' (to pay)."

Correction: Remember 'pago' is the thing (the payment), while 'pagar' is the action (to pay).

⭐ Usage Tips

When to use 'pago'

Use 'pago' when referring to the transaction itself or the amount due, often paired with prepositions like 'de' (e.g., 'pago de impuestos').

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: pago

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'pago' as the Noun meaning 'payment'?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

pagar(to pay (verb)) - verb
pagador(payer (noun) / paying (adj)) - noun
prepago(prepayment) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'pago' a verb or a noun?

'Pago' is most commonly used as a masculine noun meaning 'payment' (El pago). However, 'pago' is also the 'I' form of the verb 'pagar' (to pay). Context will tell you which one is being used: 'Yo pago' (verb) vs. 'El pago' (noun).

How do I say 'I pay' vs. 'The payment'?

To say 'I pay,' you use the verb form: 'Yo pago.' To refer to the payment itself, use the noun: 'El pago.' Always look for the word before 'pago'—'Yo' or 'Él' (El, Un) will usually clarify the meaning.