sueldo
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Mi sueldo es suficiente para pagar el alquiler.
A1My salary is enough to pay the rent.
¿Cuándo nos van a depositar el sueldo de este mes?
A2When are they going to deposit this month's pay?
La empresa anunció un aumento del 10% en todos los sueldos base.
B2The company announced a 10% increase in all base salaries.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Rule
As a masculine noun, 'sueldo' always uses the masculine articles: 'el sueldo' (the salary) and 'un sueldo' (a salary).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Sueldo vs. Dinero
Mistake: "Using 'sueldo' when you mean money in general (dinero)."
Correction: Use 'sueldo' only for the money earned from a job. Use 'dinero' for cash or money generally. Example: 'Tengo dinero en mi cartera' (I have money in my wallet).
⭐ Usage Tips
Salary vs. Wages
'Sueldo' often implies a fixed, regular amount, like a monthly salary, whereas 'salario' can sometimes refer to hourly wages, though they are often interchangeable in modern speech.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: sueldo
Question 1 of 2
Which word would you use to describe the money you receive every month for your work?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a difference between 'sueldo' and 'salario'?
Yes, but they are often used interchangeably. Historically, 'sueldo' implies a fixed, usually monthly, payment (like a salary), while 'salario' was often linked to daily or hourly work (wages). Today, either word is acceptable for talking about your regular pay.
¿Cómo se dice 'pay day'?
The most common way to say 'pay day' is 'día de pago' or 'día de cobro.' You might also hear 'día de sueldo' but it's less frequent.