sueldo
salary, wage
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˈswel.do/
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Cultural Note
Spanish workers typically receive 14 monthly payments per year rather than 12, with extra pagas (bonus payments) in June/July and December. This system dates back to the Franco era.
📝 Example Sentences
Le han subido el sueldo un diez por ciento.
They gave him a ten percent pay rise.
El sueldo mínimo ha aumentado este año.
The minimum wage has increased this year.