How to Say "retirement pay" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “retirement pay” is “jubilación” — 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.
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.
Learn more →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.
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Examples
Ella cobra una jubilación mínima.
She receives a minimum pension.
pensión
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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