salario
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📝 In Action
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?
💡 Grammar Points
It's Masculine!
Remember to always use the masculine article 'el' with this word: 'el salario' (the salary), even though it ends in '-a'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Salario vs. Sueldo
Mistake: "Using 'sueldo' when referring to the legal/official minimum wage."
Correction: 'Salario' is often preferred in official or legal contexts, especially when talking about the 'salario mínimo' (minimum wage). 'Sueldo' is more common for general monthly pay.
⭐ Usage Tips
How to Talk About Getting Paid
To say 'to get paid' or 'to receive your salary,' use the verb 'cobrar': 'Yo cobro mi salario el día 15.' (I get paid my salary on the 15th.)
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: salario
Question 1 of 2
Which verb is typically used to talk about receiving your salary?
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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.