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ricevere lo stipendio
/riˈt͡ʃeː.ve lo stiˈpɛn.djo/
receive one's salary
Ogni fine mese ricevo lo stipendio.
I receive my salary at the end of every month.
formal
To receive payment for work performed, typically on a monthly basis.
Dopo il colloquio, mi hanno detto che riceverò lo stipendio ogni due settimane.
After the interview, they told me I would receive my salary every two weeks.
Non vedo l'ora di ricevere lo stipendio per pagare l'affitto.
I can't wait to receive my salary to pay the rent.
Commonly used in formal contexts such as employment contracts or payroll discussions.
Collocations
ricevere lo stipendio mensilmentereceive one's salary monthlystipendio nettonet salarystipendio lordogross salary
Pro Tip
Common Mistake
Avoid using 'salario' or 'paga' interchangeably with 'stipendio' without context. 'Stipendio' is typically used for formal or white-collar employment, while 'salario' and 'paga' are more general or informal terms.
Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
Use 'ricevere lo stipendio' in formal contexts (e.g., contracts, HR discussions). For informal settings, 'prendere lo stipendio' or 'incassare lo stipendio' may be more natural.
Word Origin
The phrase combines 'ricevere' (from Latin 'recipere', meaning 'to receive') and 'stipendio' (from Latin 'stipendium', meaning 'payment for service'). The term 'stipendio' historically referred to a fixed payment, often for military service.
Usage Notes
The phrase is used in both formal and informal contexts but is most common in discussions about employment, payroll, or financial planning. It is not idiomatic and its meaning is directly derived from its components.
Word Breakdown
ricevere
to receive
verblo stipendio
the salary
noun phraseDizionario Italiano-Inglese