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How to Say "maintenance payment" in Spanish

The Spanish word formaintenance paymentis pensiónC1 level.

English → SpanishC1
nounC1formal
legal financial support
Two simplified adult figures standing a short distance apart. One figure is extending their hand, offering a stack of bills to the other figure.

Examples

El padre debe pagar una pensión alimenticia mensual.

The father must pay a monthly child support payment.

La pensión compensatoria se determinó en el divorcio.

The compensatory alimony was determined in the divorce.

Specific Nouns

To specify which type of support you mean, you must add the adjective: 'pensión alimenticia' for children, and 'pensión compensatoria' for a former spouse.

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