salarial
“salarial” means “salary-related” in Spanish (pertaining to wages or pay).
salary-related
Also: wage
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He recibido un aumento salarial este mes.
A2I received a salary increase this month.
La brecha salarial es un problema global.
B1The wage gap is a global problem.
El sindicato negocia una nueva escala salarial.
B2The union is negotiating a new pay scale.
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Which phrase correctly means 'salary increase'?
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From the Spanish word 'salario,' which comes from the Latin 'salarium.' Interestingly, this originally meant 'salt money,' as Roman soldiers were given an allowance to buy salt, which was very valuable at the time.
First recorded: 19th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'salario' and 'salarial'?
'Salario' is the noun (the actual money you get), while 'salarial' is the adjective used to describe things related to that money (like an 'increase' or a 'gap').
Can I use 'salarial' to describe a person?
No. If you want to say someone is a 'salaried employee,' you should use the word 'asalariado'.
Does 'salarial' only apply to monthly pay?
Generally, yes, it refers to any regular pay for work, whether it is calculated monthly or annually.