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"Manuel" is a proper noun which is often translated as "Manuel", and "pagar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to pay". Learn more about the difference between "Manuel" and "pagar" below.
Manuel(
mah
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nwehl
)
A proper noun refers to the name of a person, place, or thing.
proper noun
a. Manuel
El rey nombró a su primogénito Manuel.The king named his first-born son Manuel.
b. Immanuel
¿Cuántos años tiene Manuel? - Cumple 10 en octubre.How old is Immanuel? - He'll be 10 in October.
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pagar(
pah
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gahr
)
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. to pay
Él está pagando la cuenta.He is paying the bill.
b. to pay off (a debt)
Yo acabo de pagar mis deudas de la universidad.I just paid off my college loans.
c. to repay (a debt)
Toma cinco años pagar el préstamo del carro.It takes five years to repay the loan on the car.
a. to pay for
Mi primo me pagó el almuerzo.My cousin paid for my lunch.
a. to pay
Me las pagarás por lo que me hiciste.You're going to pay for what you did to me.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. to pay
Ya pagué yo.I already paid.
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