How to Say "pay increase" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “pay increase” is “aumento” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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nounB1
compensation
Examples
Mi jefe me prometió un aumento de sueldo para el próximo mes.
My boss promised me a pay raise next month.
Ella renunció porque no le dieron el aumento que pidió.
She quit because they didn't give her the raise she asked for.
Los empleados están pidiendo un aumento salarial justo.
The employees are asking for a fair salary increase.
The 'Pay' Context
When talking about money or wages, 'aumento' often needs 'de sueldo' or 'salarial' attached to make the meaning clear: 'un aumento salarial'.
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