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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.