stipendio mensile

/stiˈpɛn.djo menˈsiː.le/

monthly salary

Il mio stipendio mensile è di 2.000 euro.

My monthly salary is 2,000 euros.

formal

The amount of money paid to an employee every month for their work.

Lo stipendio mensile include le tasse e i contributi sociali.

The monthly salary includes taxes and social security contributions.

Commonly used in employment contracts and payroll discussions.

Pro Tip

Difference from 'salario'

'Stipendio' typically refers to a fixed, regular payment, often for white-collar or professional work, while 'salario' can be more general and may include hourly wages.

Gold Rule

Formal vs. Informal

Use 'stipendio mensile' in formal documents (contracts, payslips). In casual conversation, 'paga' or 'salario' may be used.

Word Origin

From Latin 'stipendium' (payment, tax) + Italian 'mensile' (monthly). 'Stipendium' derives from 'stips' (contribution) + 'pendere' (to pay).

Usage Notes

Used in both formal and informal contexts, but more common in written documents like contracts or pay slips. 'Salario' is slightly more colloquial.

Word Breakdown

stipendio

salary or stipend

root

mensile

monthly

adjective

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