How to Say "payroll" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “payroll” is “nómina” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
La empresa paga la nómina el último día del mes.
The company pays the payroll on the last day of the month.
Necesito mi última nómina para pedir un préstamo al banco.
I need my last payslip to ask the bank for a loan.
Muchos trabajadores aún no están en nómina.
Many workers are not on the payroll yet.
One word, two meanings
In Spanish, this single word refers to both the document you receive (the payslip) and the status of being an official employee (the payroll).
Always Feminine
This word is always feminine. Use 'la' or 'una' with it, even when talking about several people's pay.
Nómina vs. Sueldo
Mistake: “Using 'nómina' when you mean the physical cash or currency.”
Correction: Use 'sueldo' or 'dinero' for the money itself, and 'nómina' for the document or official employment record.
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