Spanish word

sueldo

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈsweldo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounsalary

Example

¿Cuánto es tu sueldo?

How much is your salary?

Illustration for sueldo (salary)

More examples

Mi sueldo neto no alcanza para ahorrar.

My take-home pay isn't enough to save.

Core concept

Regular periodic payment from an employer to a worker.

Common phrases

  • sueldo bruto

    gross pay

  • sueldo neto

    take-home pay

  • sueldo mensual

    monthly pay

Similar words

salario: Periodic pay specified in an employment contract and paid by the employer.
paga: Regular payment for work covering a specific pay period or wage installment.
ingresos: Total income received by a person over a period from all sources.

Definition in Spanish

Pago periódico que recibe una persona por su trabajo, constituyendo la remuneración habitual, sin incluir necesariamente pagas extras o bonificaciones.

Word origin

From Latin solidus via medieval Romance forms, originally a coin name that developed into Spanish sueldo to mean the customary payment for work.

Usage tips

  • Job offers and pay discussions commonly distinguish sueldo bruto (gross) and sueldo neto (take-home), and sueldo normally refers to the regular pay excluding extra bonuses.

Other meanings

  • wagenoun
  • paynoun

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