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How to Say "installments" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “installments” is “entregas” — use 'entregas' when referring to parts of a series that are released or delivered over time, like book chapters, magazine issues, or TV episodes..

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entregas

/en-TRE-gahs//enˈtɾe.ɣas/

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Use 'entregas' when referring to parts of a series that are released or delivered over time, like book chapters, magazine issues, or TV episodes.
A stack of colorful cardboard boxes with ribbons on a wooden doorstep.

Examples

La última entrega de la serie será lanzada el próximo mes.

The last installment of the series will be released next month.

Las entregas de Amazon suelen llegar por la tarde.

Amazon deliveries usually arrive in the afternoon.

Esta novela se publicó en diez entregas semanales.

This novel was published in ten weekly installments.

Tengo muchas entregas pendientes para la universidad.

I have many hand-ins (assignments) pending for the university.

Plural Noun

This is the plural form of 'entrega.' You use 'las' before it (las entregas) because it is a feminine word.

Confusion with the verb

Mistake: “Using 'tú entregas' when you mean 'the deliveries'.”

Correction: Always look for a word like 'las' or 'muchas' to know you are talking about the noun (deliveries) rather than the action (you deliver).

pagas

/PAH-gahs//ˈpa.ɣas/

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Use 'pagas' when talking about regular payments or installments for a purchase or debt that are made over a period of time.
A large pile of colorful paper money and gold coins resting next to a simple, worn work glove, symbolizing earned wages.

Examples

Compré el coche a plazos y ya he pagado tres pagas.

I bought the car in installments and have already made three payments.

Las pagas de verano son un buen alivio económico.

Summer wages are a good economic relief.

El coche se compra en 48 pagas mensuales.

The car is bought in 48 monthly installments.

Esperamos las pagas extras en diciembre.

We wait for the extra bonuses/payments in December.

Plural Noun Rule

This is the plural form of the singular noun 'la paga' (the pay). Since it ends in a vowel, you just add an 's' to make it plural.

Confusing Noun and Verb

Mistake: “Using 'las pagas' when you mean the action of paying.”

Correction: Remember that 'pagas' (the noun) refers to the money itself, while 'pagas' (the verb) refers to the action of giving the money.

Series vs. Payments

Learners often confuse 'entregas' and 'pagas' because both can refer to things received over time. Remember that 'entregas' applies to distributed content or items, while 'pagas' specifically refers to monetary payments.

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