Spanish word

salarial

Pronunciation

IPA/salaˈɾjal/

Meaning

  • adjectivesalary-related

Example

Existe una diferencia salarial entre ambos puestos.

There is a difference in salary between the two positions.

Illustration for salarial (salary-related)

More examples

El sindicato pide un incremento salarial para los trabajadores.

The union is asking for a salary increase for the workers.

Core concept

Salary and remuneration matters.

Common phrases

  • diferencia salarial

    salary difference

  • incremento salarial

    salary increase

  • negociación salarial

    salary negotiation

Similar words

laboral: Relates to work and employment, including job roles and workplace conditions.
remunerado: Applies to work or time that is paid or compensated.

Definition in Spanish

Indica pertenencia o relación con el salario o la remuneración.

Word origin

Derived from Latin salarium 'salt allowance' (from sal 'salt'), the noun salario developed and the suffix -al produces the adjective meaning related to salary.

Usage tips

  • English learners may confuse salaried and salarial: salaried describes a paid person, while salarial describes pay systems, policies, or differences.

Other meanings

  • wage-relatedadjective

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