salario
“salario” means “salary” in Spanish (fixed regular payment, usually monthly).
salary, wage
Also: pay
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Mi salario me permite ahorrar un poco cada mes.
A2My salary allows me to save a little every month.
El gobierno subió el salario mínimo nacional.
B1The government raised the national minimum wage.
¿Cuál es el salario promedio en este sector?
B2What is the average salary in this sector?
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Quick Quiz: salario
Question 1 of 2
Which verb is typically used to talk about receiving your salary?
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📚 Etymology▼
This word comes from the Latin term *salarium*. In ancient Rome, this was the allowance given to soldiers to buy salt (*sal* in Latin), which was a highly valuable commodity. Over time, it became the general term for payment for work.
First recorded: Medieval Latin (as *salarium*)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'salario' the same as 'sueldo'?
They are very similar! Both mean pay or salary. 'Salario' is often the term used in official documents, laws, and when discussing the 'minimum wage.' 'Sueldo' is often used more generally for a fixed monthly salary.
Why is 'salario' masculine, even though it ends in -o?
Like most nouns ending in -o in Spanish, 'salario' is masculine (el salario). The ending relates to its Latin root and doesn't change based on who receives the pay.