Spanish Conversation · Level 97
60 words
Spanish word
remunerar
Pronunciation
IPA/remuneˈɾaɾ/
Meaning
- verbpay
Example
La empresa me remuneró por el proyecto.
The company paid me for the project.
More examples
La empresa suele remunerar a los contratistas por horas.
The company usually pays contractors by the hour.
Core concept
Payment covering expenses or services provided.
Common phrases
remunerar por hora
pay by the hour
remunerar al personal
pay staff
remunerar adecuadamente
pay adequately
Similar words
pagar: Pay the cost of a product or service at the time of purchase.
retribuir: Give money to someone in return for their labor or contribution.
compensar: Make a monetary payment to compensate for damage, loss, or disadvantage.
abonar: Pay or credit an amount toward a fee, charge, or bill.
Definition in Spanish
Pagar a alguien por un trabajo, servicio o gasto realizado.
Word origin
Derives from Latin remunerare (re- 'again' + munus 'gift, duty'), with the sense shifting toward compensating or rewarding labor and expenses.
Usage tips
- Common in job listings and official documents to indicate compensation or reimbursement, and uncommon in casual conversation.
Other meanings
- rewardverb
- compensateverb
Related words
- remuneraciónremunerationnoun
- remunerativoremunerativeadjective
- remuneradoremuneratedadjective