In Spanish, the verb ‘to pay’ is translated as ‘pagar’. This verb is used in various contexts to indicate the action of paying for goods, services, or debts.
Here are a few examples of how to use ‘pagar’ in sentences:
- Voy a pagar la cuenta. – I am going to pay the bill.
- ¿Puedes pagar en efectivo? – Can you pay in cash?
- Ella pagó el alquiler ayer. – She paid the rent yesterday.
Remember that ‘pagar’ is a regular verb, so it follows the standard conjugation rules for -ar verbs in Spanish. Here is a quick conjugation in the present tense:
- Yo pago – I pay
- Tú pagas – You pay
- Él/Ella/Usted paga – He/She/You (formal) pay
- Nosotros/Nosotras pagamos – We pay
- Vosotros/Vosotras pagáis – You all pay (Spain)
- Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes pagan – They/You all pay
Using ‘pagar’ correctly will help you communicate effectively in Spanish, especially when dealing with financial transactions.