What is the Spanish word for "pay"?

Learn how to say "pay" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

pay

Spanish

pagar

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Alternative translations of "pay"

remunerar
abonar
saldar
liquidar

Examples of how to use "pay" in Spanish

English
Who is going to pay the bill?
Spanish
¿Quién va a pagar la cuenta?
English
I pay my rent every month.
Spanish
Pago mi alquiler cada mes.
English
She paid the bill yesterday.
Spanish
Ella pagó la cuenta ayer.
English
They are paying for the tickets now.
Spanish
Ellos están pagando por los boletos ahora.
English
He has paid all his debts.
Spanish
Él ha pagado todas sus deudas.

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