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stipendio
/stiˈpɛn.djo/
salary
Ricevo il mio stipendio alla fine di ogni mese.
I receive my salary at the end of every month.
formal
A fixed amount of money paid regularly to someone for their work or services.
Lo stipendio di un insegnante varia a seconda dell'esperienza.
A teacher's salary varies depending on experience.
In Italian, 'stipendio' is commonly used for salaries, while 'salario' is also used but more formal.
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Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Usage
'Stipendio' is neutral and commonly used, but 'salario' is slightly more formal. In informal contexts, Italians might use 'paga'.
Gold Rule
Gender Agreement
'Stipendio' is masculine, so adjectives must agree: 'lo stipendio mensile' (not 'la stipendio').
Word Origin
From Latin 'stipendium', meaning a fixed payment, often for military service.
Usage Notes
'Stipendio' is commonly used in everyday Italian to refer to regular wages or salaries. It can also refer to allowances or fixed payments in other contexts, such as scholarships.
Word Breakdown
stipend
payment or allowance
root-io
noun-forming suffix
suffixDizionario Italiano-Inglese