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How to Say "retirement pay" in Spanish

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jubilación

nounB1general
Use 'jubilación' when referring to the general financial benefits or income that seniors receive, often from the state or a pension fund, after they stop working.

Examples

Ella cobra una jubilación mínima.

She receives a minimum pension.

pensión

nounB1general
Use 'pensión' when specifically talking about the regular payment received by someone who has retired from employment, especially if it's from a former employer or a specific pension plan.

Examples

Mi abuela vive cómodamente con su pensión.

My grandmother lives comfortably with her pension.

Jubilación vs. Pensión

Learners often confuse 'jubilación' and 'pensión' because both relate to retirement income. Remember that 'jubilación' is broader, referring to the state of being retired and the benefits received, while 'pensión' more specifically denotes the actual monetary payment received from a former job or plan.

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