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"Salario" is a noun which is often translated as "salary", and "sueldo" is a noun which is also often translated as "salary". Learn more about the difference between "salario" and "sueldo" below.
el salario(
sah
-
lah
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ryoh
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. salary
El salario que ofrecen es muy bajo para el puesto.The salary they're offering is too low for the job.
b. wage
Mi trabajo no me apasiona, pero el salario me da para vivir.I'm not passionate about my job, but the wage gives me enough to live on.
c. wages
Gasto gran parte de mi salario en la renta.I spend a large part of my wages on rent.
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el sueldo(
swehl
-
doh
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. salary
Javier está contento con el sueldo que gana en su trabajo actual.Javier is happy with the salary he makes at his current job.
b. wage
El aumento de sueldo de este año fue solamente dos por ciento.The wage increase this year was only two percent.
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