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paga
/ˈpa.ɡa/
pay
Devo pagare l'affitto ogni mese.
I have to pay rent every month.
general
To give money for goods or services received.
Pago la bolletta della luce ogni trimestre.
I pay the electricity bill every quarter.
Used in both formal and informal contexts.
Finance
Finance
Salary or wages received for work.
La mia paga è arrivata in ritardo questo mese.
My pay was late this month.
Refers to the amount of money earned, often used in employment contexts.
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Pro Tip
Verb vs. Noun
Remember that 'paga' can be a verb (to pay) or a noun (payment/pay). Context usually clarifies the meaning.
Gold Rule
Conjugation of 'pagare'
The verb 'pagare' conjugates irregularly in the present tense: io pago, tu paghi, lui/lei paga, noi paghiamo, voi pagate, loro pagano.
Word Origin
From Latin 'paga', meaning 'payment' or 'reward', derived from 'pacare' (to pacify, pay).
Usage Notes
Commonly used in both everyday and professional contexts. The verb form 'pagare' is more frequently used in speech.
Dizionario Italiano-Inglese