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How to Say "payment" in Spanish

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pago

/PAH-go//ˈpa.ɣo/

nounA1general
Use 'pago' when referring to the general act of giving money for goods or services, or the money itself that is given, such as for rent or a bill.
A close-up view of two hands performing a transaction: one hand is placing a stack of paper currency and a few coins into the open palm of the second hand.

Examples

El pago de la renta es el primer día del mes.

The rent payment is on the first day of the month.

Ella recibió el pago por su trabajo inmediatamente.

She received the payment for her work immediately.

Aceptamos el pago con tarjeta de crédito o en efectivo.

We accept payment by credit card or in cash.

Always Masculine

Even though money (la moneda) is feminine, 'pago' is a masculine noun, so use 'el pago' or 'un pago'.

Confusing Noun and Verb

Mistake: “Using 'pago' as the action when you mean the verb 'pagar' (to pay).”

Correction: Remember 'pago' is the thing (the payment), while 'pagar' is the action (to pay).

depósito

nounA2general
Use 'depósito' specifically when talking about an initial sum of money paid to secure something, like a down payment on a purchase or a security deposit.

Examples

Hice un depósito de cien euros en mi cuenta.

I made a deposit of one hundred euros into my account.

General Payment vs. Down Payment

Learners often confuse 'pago' and 'depósito' by using 'depósito' for any kind of payment. Remember that 'depósito' specifically refers to an initial or security payment, while 'pago' is the broad term for any money transfer.

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