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salario
/saˈlaː.rjo/
salary
Il mio salario è aumentato dello 0,5% quest'anno.
My salary increased by 0.5% this year.
formal
A fixed regular payment earned for work or services, typically paid on a monthly or biweekly basis.
L'azienda offre un salario competitivo e benefit aggiuntivi.
The company offers a competitive salary and additional benefits.
In Italy, 'salario' is often used interchangeably with 'stipendio' (stipend), though 'stipendio' is more common for white-collar jobs.
informal
Wages paid to a worker based on hours worked or output produced.
I lavoratori a cottimo ricevono un salario variabile.
Piece-rate workers receive a variable salary.
Less common in modern usage; 'paga' or 'retribuzione' may be preferred in some contexts.
Collocations
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Salary vs. Wage
'Salario' in Italian typically implies a fixed, regular payment (like a monthly salary), while 'paga' or 'stipendio' may refer to hourly wages or stipends. In English, 'salary' is often used for white-collar jobs, while 'wage' is more common for hourly labor.
Gold Rule
Formal Context
Use 'salario' in formal documents, contracts, or discussions about employment terms. Avoid using it in casual conversation where 'paga' or 'stipendio' may sound more natural.
Word Origin
From Latin *salarium* (salt money, allowance for salt), derived from *sal* (salt). The connection to salt stems from the Roman practice of paying soldiers partially in salt, a valuable commodity.
Usage Notes
In Italian labor law, 'salario' refers to the total remuneration for work, including base pay and additional compensations. It is distinct from 'compenso' (fee for services) and 'onorario' (honorarium).
Word Breakdown
sal-
from Latin *sal* (salt), metaphorically representing payment
root-ario
suffix indicating a thing or place related to the root
suffixDizionario Italiano-Inglese