How to Say "payments" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “payments” is “pagos” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
multiple financial transactions
Examples
Tengo que hacer los pagos del alquiler y la luz.
I have to make the rent and electricity payments.
La tienda ofrece facilidades de pagos.
The store offers payment plans (flexible installments).
Using 'Pagos' vs 'Pagar'
'Pagos' is the thing (the payment), while 'pagar' is the action (to pay). Unlike English where 'pay' can be both, in Spanish they are distinct words.
Don't say 'Yo pagos'
Mistake: “Yo pagos la cuenta.”
Correction: Yo pago la cuenta.
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