Spanish Conversation · Level 108
59 words
Spanish word
remuneración
Pronunciation
IPA/remuneɾaˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nouncompensation
Example
Recibo mi remuneración cada mes.
I receive my compensation every month.
More examples
¿Estás satisfecho con tu remuneración?
Are you satisfied with your compensation?
Core concept
Formal compensation figure stated in a contract or payslip.
Common phrases
remuneración bruta
gross compensation
remuneración por hora
hourly wage
remuneración variable
variable pay
Similar words
sueldo: Regular periodic pay from an employer, typically paid monthly.
salario: Pay calculated for work done, based on hours, days, or output.
pago: Payment made for a service or labor.
honorario: Fee paid individually for professional or expert services.
Definition in Spanish
El pago o compensación económica que recibe alguien por un empleo o servicio prestado, usado en contextos formales o administrativos.
Word origin
Derived from Latin remūnerātiō (re- + munus), the term literally refers to a reward or repayment and in Spanish denotes the economic payment for an employment or service.
Usage tips
- When reviewing job offers or contracts, expect remuneración to denote the contractual compensation rather than the casual word for pay, with sueldo or salario used in informal contexts.
Other meanings
- wagesnoun
Related words
- remunerarremunerateverb
- remunerativoremunerativeadjective