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pay 1
(pā)v. paid (pād), pay·ing, pays
v.tr.
1. To give money to in return for goods or services rendered: pay the cashier.
2. To give (money) in exchange for goods or services: paid four dollars for a hamburger; paid an hourly wage.
3. To discharge or settle (a debt or obligation): paying taxes; paid the bill.
4. To bear (a cost or penalty, for example) in recompense: She paid the price for her unpopular opinions.
5. To yield as a return: a savings plan that paid six percent interest.
6. To afford an advantage to; profit: It paid us to be generous.
7. To give or bestow: paying compliments; paying attention.
8. To make (a visit or call).
9. Past tense and past participle paid or payed (pād) To let out (a line or cable) by slackening.
v.intr.
1. To give money in exchange for goods or services.
2. To discharge a debt or obligation.
3. To bear a cost or penalty in recompense: You'll pay for this mischief!
4. To be profitable or worthwhile: It doesn't pay to get angry.
adj.
1. Of, relating to, giving, or receiving payments.
2. Requiring payment to use or operate: a pay toilet.
3. Yielding valuable metal in mining: a pay streak.
n.
Phrasal Verbs: 1. The act of paying or state of being paid.
2. Money given in return for work done; salary; wages.
3.
a. Recompense or reward: Your thanks are pay enough.
b. Retribution or punishment.
4. Paid employment: the workers in our pay.
5. A person considered with regard to his or her credit or reliability in discharging debts.
pay back
1. To pay or return (what is owed as a debt).
2. To repay (a person who is owed a debt).
3. To give recompense to; reward: How can we ever pay you back for what you've done for us?
4. To reciprocate; return: pay back a kindness.
5. To retaliate against or get revenge upon.
pay down
To reduce (a debt) through payment.
pay off
1. To pay the full amount on (a debt).
2. To result in profit or advantage; succeed: Your efforts will eventually pay off.
3. To pay the wages due to (an employee) upon discharge.
4. To pay (a plaintiff) to settle a lawsuit out of court.
5. To bribe.
6. Nautical To turn or cause to turn (a vessel) to leeward.
pay out
1. To give (money) out; spend.
2. To let out (a line or rope) by slackening.
pay up
Idioms: To give over the full monetary amount demanded.
pay (one's) dues
To earn a given right or position through hard work, long-term experience, or suffering: She paid her dues in small-town theaters before being cast in a Broadway play.
pay (one's) way
To contribute one's own share; pay for oneself.
pay the piper
To bear the consequences of something.
pay through the nose Informal
To pay excessively.
[Middle English paien, from Old French paiier, from Late Latin pācāre, to appease, from Latin, to pacify, subdue, from pāx, pāc-, peace; see pag- in Indo-European roots.]
pay 2
(pā)tr.v. payed or paid (pād), pay·ing, pays
To coat or cover (seams of a ship, for example) with waterproof material such as tar or asphalt.
[Obsolete French peier, from Old French, from Latin picāre, from pix, pic-, pitch.]
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pay
(peɪ)vb, pays, paying or paid
1. to discharge (a debt, obligation, etc) by giving or doing something: he paid his creditors.
2. (when: intr, often foll by for) to give (money) to (a person) in return for goods or services: they pay their workers well; they pay by the hour.
3. to give or afford (a person) a profit or benefit: it pays one to be honest.
4. (tr) to give or bestow (a compliment, regards, attention, etc)
5. (tr) to make (a visit or call)
6. (often foll by: for) to give compensation or make amends
7. (tr) to yield a return of: the shares pay 15 per cent.
8. to give or do (something equivalent) in return; pay back: he paid for the insult with a blow.
9. (Nautical Terms) (tr; past tense and past participle paid or payed) nautical to allow (a vessel) to make leeway
10. informal Austral to acknowledge or accept (something) as true, just, etc
11. pay one's way
a. to contribute one's share of expenses
b. to remain solvent without outside help
n
12. (Commerce)
a. money given in return for work or services; a salary or wage
b. (as modifier): pay claim; pay grade.
13. (Commerce) paid employment (esp in the phrase in the pay of)
14. (modifier) requiring the insertion of money or discs before or during use: a pay phone; a pay toilet.
15. (Mining & Quarrying) (modifier) rich enough in minerals to be profitably mined or worked: pay gravel.
[C12: from Old French payer, from Latin pācāre to appease (a creditor), from pāx peace]
pay
(peɪ)vb, pays, paying or payed
(Nautical Terms) (tr) nautical to caulk (the seams of a wooden vessel) with pitch or tar
[C17: from Old French peier, from Latin picāre, from pix pitch]
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pay1
(peɪ)v. paid or (Obs. except for def. 18b) payed, pay•ing, v.t.
1. to discharge or settle (a debt, obligation, etc.), as by transferring money or goods, or by doing something.
2. to give over (money) in exchange for something.
3. to transfer money to (a person or organization) as compensation for work done or services rendered.
4. to defray (cost or expense).
5. to be profitable to: Your training will pay you well in the future.
6. to yield as a return: The stock paid six percent last year.
7. to reward or retaliate against, as for good, harm, or an offense.
8. to give or render (attention, respects, a compliment, etc.), as if due or fitting.
9. to make (a call, visit, etc.).
10. to suffer in retribution; undergo: to pay the penalty for a crime.
v.i. 11. to transfer money, goods, etc., as in making a purchase or settling a debt.
12. to discharge a debt or obligation.
13. to yield a return, profit, or advantage; be worthwhile: It pays to be courteous.
14. to give compensation, as for damage or loss sustained.
15. to suffer or be punished for something: to pay with one's life.
16. pay back,
a. to repay or return.
b. to retaliate against; punish.
17. pay off,
a. to pay (someone) everything that is due that person, esp. final wages.
b. to pay (a debt) in full.
c. Informal. to bribe.
d. to retaliate against; punish.
e. to result in success or failure.
18. pay out,
a. to distribute (money, wages, etc.); disburse.
b. to let out (a rope) by slackening.
19. pay up,
n. a. to pay fully.
b. to pay on demand.
20. the act of paying or being paid; payment.
21. wages, salary, or a stipend.
22. paid employment.
adj. 23. operable or accessible on deposit of coins: a pay toilet.
24. pertaining to or requiring payment.
Idioms: 1. pay one's (own) way, to pay one's own share of the expenses; be self-supporting.
2. pay through the nose, to pay an exorbitant price.
[1150–1200; Middle English < Old French paier < Medieval Latin pācāre to satisfy, settle (a debt), Latin: to pacify (by force of arms). See peace]
pay2
(peɪ)v.t. payed, pay•ing.
to coat or cover (seams, a ship's bottom, etc.) with pitch, tar, or the like.
[1620–30; < Middle French peier, Old French < Latin picāre to smear with pitch, derivative of pix (s. pic-) pitch2]
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pay
The past tense and -ed participle of the verb pay is paid.
If you pay for something which has been done or provided, you give money to the person who does or provides it.
You should be paid for the work you do.
Roberto paid for the tickets.
Be Careful!
You must use for after pay in sentences like these. Don't say, for example, 'Roberto paid the tickets'.
Be Careful!
Don't say 'pay someone a drink' or 'pay someone a meal'. Say that you buy someone a drink or buy someone a meal.
The boss bought us all a drink to celebrate.
Come on, I'll buy you lunch.
You can also say that you take someone out for a meal.
My aunt took me out for dinner on my birthday.
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pay
(discharge a debt)Past participle: paid
Gerund: paying
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(Nautical)Past participle: payed
Gerund: paying
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| Noun | 1. |  pay - something that remunerates; "wages were paid by check"; "he wasted his pay on drink"; "they saved a quarter of all their earnings"combat pay - extra pay for soldiers engaged in active combat double time - a doubled wage (for working overtime) found - food and lodging provided in addition to money; "they worked for $30 and found" half-pay - reduced wage paid to someone who is not working full time living wage - a wage sufficient for a worker and family to subsist comfortably merit pay - extra pay awarded to an employee on the basis of merit (especially to school teachers) minimum wage - the lowest wage that an employer is allowed to pay; determined by contract or by law pay envelope, pay packet - wages enclosed in an envelope for distribution to the wage earner sick pay - wages paid to an employee who is on sick leave strike pay - money paid to strikers from union funds take-home pay - what is left of your pay after deductions for taxes and dues and insurance etc regular payment - a payment made at regular times |
| Verb | 1. | pay - give money, usually in exchange for goods or services; "I paid four dollars for this sandwich"; "Pay the waitress, please" give - transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody; "I gave her my money"; "can you give me lessons?"; "She gave the children lots of love and tender loving care" subsidise, subsidize - secure the assistance of by granting a subsidy, as of nations or military forces finance - obtain or provide money for; "Can we finance the addition to our home?" contribute, put up - provide; "The city has to put up half the required amount" overpay - pay too much underpay - pay too little prepay - pay for something before receiving it go Dutch - share expenses equally and split the cost of something; "My boyfriend and I always go Dutch" recompense, repair, compensate, indemnify - make amends for; pay compensation for; "One can never fully repair the suffering and losses of the Jews in the Third Reich"; "She was compensated for the loss of her arm in the accident" tithe - pay a tenth of one's income, especially to the church; "Although she left the church officially, she still tithes" remit - send (money) in payment; "remit $25" bribe, grease one's palms, buy, corrupt - make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence; "This judge can be bought" foot, pick - pay for something; "pick up the tab"; "pick up the burden of high-interest mortgages"; "foot the bill" charge - pay with a credit card; pay with plastic money; postpone payment by recording a purchase as a debt; "Will you pay cash or charge the purchase?" pay cash - pay (for something) with cash defray - bear the expenses of kick back - pay a kickback; make an illegal payment prefer - give preference to one creditor over another fund - furnish money for; "The government funds basic research in many areas" |
| 2. | pay - convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow; "Don't pay him any mind"; "give the orders"; "Give him my best regards"; "pay attention" communicate, intercommunicate - transmit thoughts or feelings; "He communicated his anxieties to the psychiatrist" | |
| 3. |  pay - cancel or discharge a debt; "pay up, please!"pay - discharge or settle; "pay a debt"; "pay an obligation" | |
| 4. |  pay - bring in; "interest-bearing accounts"; "How much does this savings certificate pay annually?"investment funds, investment - money that is invested with an expectation of profit earn, realise, pull in, bring in, realize, gain, make, take in, clear - earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages; "How much do you make a month in your new job?"; "She earns a lot in her new job"; "this merger brought in lots of money"; "He clears $5,000 each month" pay off - yield a profit or result; "His efforts finally paid off" | |
| 5. |  pay - do or give something to somebody in return; "Does she pay you for the work you are doing?"settle - dispose of; make a financial settlement | |
| 6. | pay - dedicate; "give thought to"; "give priority to"; "pay attention to" | |
| 7. | pay - be worth it; "It pays to go through the trouble" be - have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun); "John is rich"; "This is not a good answer" | |
| 8. | pay - render; "pay a visit"; "pay a call" make - perform or carry out; "make a decision"; "make a move"; "make advances"; "make a phone call" | |
| 9. | pay - bear (a cost or penalty), in recompense for some action; "You'll pay for this!"; "She had to pay the penalty for speaking out rashly"; "You'll pay for this opinion later" brook, endure, tolerate, stomach, abide, bear, digest, stick out, suffer, put up, stand, support - put up with something or somebody unpleasant; "I cannot bear his constant criticism"; "The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks"; "he learned to tolerate the heat"; "She stuck out two years in a miserable marriage" get one's lumps, take one's lumps - suffer the results or consequences of one's behavior or actions | |
| 10. | pay - make a compensation for; "a favor that cannot be paid back" | |
| 11. | pay - discharge or settle; "pay a debt"; "pay an obligation" settle - dispose of; make a financial settlement |
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pay
verb
1. reward, compensate, reimburse, recompense, requite, remunerate They are paid well for doing such a difficult job.
2. spend, offer, give, fork out (informal), remit, cough up (informal), shell out (informal) I was prepared to pay anything for that car.
3. settle, meet, clear, foot, honour, discharge, liquidate, square up If you cannot pay your debts, you can file for bankruptcy.
5. be profitable, make money, make a return, provide a living, be remunerative She took over her husband's restaurant and made it pay.
7. give, extend, present with, grant, render, hand out, bestow, proffer My husband never pays me compliments or says he loves me.
8. suffer, pay the price, atone, suffer the consequences I'll make you pay for this!
noun
1. wages, income, payment, earnings, fee, reward, hire, salary, compensation, allowance, remuneration, takings, reimbursement, hand-outs, recompense, stipend, emolument, meed (archaic) the workers' complaints about pay and conditions
pay for something suffer for, compensate for, answer for, be punished for, atone for, make amends for, suffer the consequences of, get your just deserts Don't you think criminals should pay for their crimes?
pay off succeed, work, be successful, be effective, be profitable Her persistence paid off in the end.
pay someone back get even with (informal), punish, repay, retaliate, hit back at, reciprocate, recompense, get revenge on, settle a score with, get your own back on, revenge yourself on, avenge yourself for It was her chance to pay him back for humiliating her.
pay someone off (Informal)
1. bribe, corrupt, oil (informal), get at, buy off, suborn, grease the palm of (slang) corrupt societies where officials have to be paid off
2. dismiss, fire, sack (informal), discharge, let go, lay off, give someone his or her P45 (informal) Most of the staff are being paid off at the end of the month.
pay something back repay, return, square, refund, reimburse, settle up I'll pay you back that money tomorrow.
pay something off settle, clear, square, discharge, liquidate, pay in full It would take him the rest of his life to pay off that loan.
pay something out spend, lay out (informal), expend, cough up (informal), shell out (informal), disburse, fork out or over or up (slang) football clubs who pay out millions of pounds for players
pay up pay, fork out (informal), stump up (Brit. informal), make payment, pay in full, settle up, come up with the money We claimed a refund, but the company wouldn't pay up.
Proverbs
"He who pays the piper calls the tune"
"You pays your money and you takes your choice"
"He who pays the piper calls the tune"
"You pays your money and you takes your choice"
Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002
pay
verb1. To give payment to in return for goods or services rendered:
2. To give compensation to:
3. To distribute (money) as payment.Also used with out:
4. To set right by giving what is due.Off or up:
5. To make as income or profit:
6. To give a satisfactory return to:
pay back
phrasal verb
pay off
1. To exact revenge for or from:
Informal: fix.
Archaic: wreak.
Idioms: even the score, get back at, get even with, pay back in kind, settle accounts, take an eye for an eye.
2. Informal. To give, offer, or promise a bribe to:
Idiom: grease someone's palm.
Payment for work done:
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pay
[peɪ] (paid (vb: pt, pp))A. N (= wages) [of professional person] → sueldo m; [of worker] → salario m, sueldo m; [of day labourer] → jornal m; (= payment) → paga f
the pay's not very good → no pagan muy bien
to draw or get one's pay → cobrar
to be in sb's pay → estar al servicio de algn
agents in the enemy's pay → agentes mpl al servicio del enemigo
the pay's not very good → no pagan muy bien
to draw or get one's pay → cobrar
to be in sb's pay → estar al servicio de algn
agents in the enemy's pay → agentes mpl al servicio del enemigo
B. VT
1. [+ bill, duty, fee] → pagar; [+ account] → liquidar; [+ debt] → saldar, liquidar; [+ employee, worker] → pagar a
to pay sb £10 → pagar 10 libras a algn
how much is there to pay? → ¿cuánto hay que pagar?
to pay sb to do a job → pagar a algn para que haga un trabajo
"paid" (on receipted bill) → pagado
to pay sth on account → pagar algo a cuenta
a badly paid worker → un obrero mal pagado
to pay cash (down) → pagar al contado
I paid £5 for that record → pagué 5 libras por ese disco
how much did you pay for it? → ¿cuánto pagaste por él?, ¿cuánto te costó?
that's what you're paid for → para eso te pagan
it's a service that has to be paid for → es un servicio que hay que pagar
to be or get paid on Fridays → cobrar los viernes
when do you get paid? → ¿cuándo cobras?
does your current account pay interest? → ¿le rinde intereses su cuenta corriente?
to pay money into an account → ingresar dinero en una cuenta
to pay one's way → pagarse los gastos
see also paid
to pay sb £10 → pagar 10 libras a algn
how much is there to pay? → ¿cuánto hay que pagar?
to pay sb to do a job → pagar a algn para que haga un trabajo
"paid" (on receipted bill) → pagado
to pay sth on account → pagar algo a cuenta
a badly paid worker → un obrero mal pagado
to pay cash (down) → pagar al contado
I paid £5 for that record → pagué 5 libras por ese disco
how much did you pay for it? → ¿cuánto pagaste por él?, ¿cuánto te costó?
that's what you're paid for → para eso te pagan
it's a service that has to be paid for → es un servicio que hay que pagar
to be or get paid on Fridays → cobrar los viernes
when do you get paid? → ¿cuándo cobras?
does your current account pay interest? → ¿le rinde intereses su cuenta corriente?
to pay money into an account → ingresar dinero en una cuenta
to pay one's way → pagarse los gastos
see also paid
2. (= be profitable to) it wouldn't pay him to do it (lit) → no le compensaría hacerlo (fig) → no le valdría la pena hacerlo
but it paid him in the long run → pero a la larga le fue provechoso
but it paid him in the long run → pero a la larga le fue provechoso
C. VI
1. → pagar
don't worry, I'll pay → no te preocupes, lo pago yo
to pay in advance → pagar por adelantado
can I pay by cheque? → ¿puedo pagar con cheque?
to pay for sth → pagar algo
they paid for her to go → pagaron para que fuera
to pay in full → pagarlo todo, pagar la cantidad íntegra
to pay in instalments → pagar a plazos
don't worry, I'll pay → no te preocupes, lo pago yo
to pay in advance → pagar por adelantado
can I pay by cheque? → ¿puedo pagar con cheque?
to pay for sth → pagar algo
they paid for her to go → pagaron para que fuera
to pay in full → pagarlo todo, pagar la cantidad íntegra
to pay in instalments → pagar a plazos
D. CPD pay as you earn (Brit) pay-as-you-go (US) N → retención f fiscal (hecha por la empresa)
pay award N → adjudicación f de aumento de salarios
pay bargaining N → negociación f salarial
pay bed N → cama f de pago
pay cheque N → cheque m de la paga; (= salary) → sueldo m
pay desk N → caja f
pay dirt N (US) → grava f provechosa
to hit or strike pay dirt → dar con un filón de oro
pay envelope N (US) → sobre m de la paga
pay increase N → incremento m salarial
pay negotiations NPL → negociaciones fpl salariales
pay office N → caja f, pagaduría f
pay packet N (Brit) → sobre m de la paga
pay pause (o.f.) N → congelación f de sueldos y salarios
pay phone N (Brit) → teléfono m público
pay policy N → política f salarial
pay rise N → incremento m salarial
pay round N → serie f de negociaciones salariales
pay scale N → escala f salarial
pay slip N → nómina f, hoja f salarial or de sueldo
pay station N (US) → teléfono m público
pay structure N → estructura f salarial
pay talks NPL = pay negotiations pay television N → televisión f de pago
pay award N → adjudicación f de aumento de salarios
pay bargaining N → negociación f salarial
pay bed N → cama f de pago
pay cheque N → cheque m de la paga; (= salary) → sueldo m
pay desk N → caja f
pay dirt N (US) → grava f provechosa
to hit or strike pay dirt → dar con un filón de oro
pay envelope N (US) → sobre m de la paga
pay increase N → incremento m salarial
pay negotiations NPL → negociaciones fpl salariales
pay office N → caja f, pagaduría f
pay packet N (Brit) → sobre m de la paga
pay pause (o.f.) N → congelación f de sueldos y salarios
pay phone N (Brit) → teléfono m público
pay policy N → política f salarial
pay rise N → incremento m salarial
pay round N → serie f de negociaciones salariales
pay scale N → escala f salarial
pay slip N → nómina f, hoja f salarial or de sueldo
pay station N (US) → teléfono m público
pay structure N → estructura f salarial
pay talks NPL = pay negotiations pay television N → televisión f de pago
pay back VT + ADV
2. [+ person] to pay sb back for sth/doing sth: I'll pay you back for the meal tomorrow → te devuelvo el dinero de la comida mañana
I'll never be able to pay you back for all you've done → nunca podré corresponderte por todo lo que has hecho
I'll pay you back for betraying me! → te voy a hacer pagar caro tu traición
I'll pay you back for this! → ¡me las vas a pagar!
to pay sb back in his own coin → pagar a algn con la misma moneda
I'll never be able to pay you back for all you've done → nunca podré corresponderte por todo lo que has hecho
I'll pay you back for betraying me! → te voy a hacer pagar caro tu traición
I'll pay you back for this! → ¡me las vas a pagar!
to pay sb back in his own coin → pagar a algn con la misma moneda
pay in
B. VI + ADV (at bank) → ingresar dinero
pay off
A. VT + ADV
B. VI + ADV → merecer or valer la pena
the gamble paid off → mereció or valió la pena arriesgarse
his efforts paid off → sus esfuerzos merecieron or valieron la pena
the investment paid off handsomely → la inversión bien mereció la pena or dio muy buenos frutos
when do you think it will begin to pay off? → ¿cuándo piensas que empezará a dar resultado?
the gamble paid off → mereció or valió la pena arriesgarse
his efforts paid off → sus esfuerzos merecieron or valieron la pena
the investment paid off handsomely → la inversión bien mereció la pena or dio muy buenos frutos
when do you think it will begin to pay off? → ¿cuándo piensas que empezará a dar resultado?
pay out
A. VT + ADV
1. [+ money] (for purchase) → gastar, desembolsar; (to shareholder, prizewinner) → pagar
2. [+ rope] → ir soltando
pay up
A. VT + ADV [+ insurance premiums, subscription] → abonar
first you must pay up what you owe → primero debe abonar la deuda
I was not worried because I knew my insurance policy was paid up → no estaba preocupada porque sabía que los pagos de mi póliza de seguros estaban al día
first you must pay up what you owe → primero debe abonar la deuda
I was not worried because I knew my insurance policy was paid up → no estaba preocupada porque sabía que los pagos de mi póliza de seguros estaban al día
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pay
(pei) – past tense, past participle paid – verb1. to give (money) to (someone) in exchange for goods, services etc. He paid $5 for the book.pagar, retribuir, remunerar
3. to suffer punishment (for). You'll pay for that remark!pagar
5. to give (attention, homage, respect etc). Pay attention!; to pay one's respects.prestar, rendir, conceder, ofrecer
noun money given or received for work etc; wages. How much pay do you get?salario, sueldo, paga, remuneración
ˈpayable adjective which may be or must be paid. The account is payable at the end of the month.pagadero
payˈee noun a person to whom money is (to be) paid. beneficiario, portador
ˈpayment noun1. money etc paid. The TV can be paid for in ten weekly payments.pago
2. the act of paying. He gave me a book in payment for my kindness.pago, recompensa
ˈpay-packet noun an envelope containing a person's wages. The manager handed out the pay-packets. sobre de la paga
ˈpay-roll noun2. the total amount of money to be paid to all the workers. The thieves stole the pay-roll. nómina de los trabajadores
pay back1. to give back (to someone something that one has borrowed). I'll pay you back as soon as I can.devolver, pagar, reembolsar
2. to punish. I'll pay you back for that! hacer pagar (a)
pay off1. to pay in full and discharge (workers) because they are no longer needed. Hundreds of steel-workers have been paid off. liquidar el sueldo, dar el finiquito, pagar y despedir
2. to have good results. His hard work paid off. valer la pena, dar resultado, ser rentable, compensar
pay up to give (money) to someone, eg in order to pay a debt. You have three days to pay up (= You must pay up within three days).pagar
put paid to to prevent a person from doing (something he planned or wanted to do). The rain put paid to our visit to the zoo.acabar con, poner fin a algo
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pay
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pay
vi. pagar;
to ___ attention → prestar atención;
to ___ in cash → ___ al contado.
English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012
- Is there a supplement to pay? → ¿Hay que pagar algún costo adicional?
- Is there a service charge to pay? (US)
Is there a booking fee to pay? (UK) → ¿Hay que pagar por hacer la reserva? - Do I have to pay duty on this? → ¿Tengo que pagar impuestos por esto?
- Where can I pay the toll? → ¿Dónde se paga el peaje?
- Do we have to pay extra for electricity? → ¿Tenemos que pagar un extra por la luz?
- Do I pay in advance? → ¿Tengo que pagar por anticipado?
- Do I pay now or later? → ¿Tengo que pagar ahora o después?
- When do I pay? → ¿Cuándo tengo que pagar?
- Where do I pay? → ¿Dónde tengo que pagar?
- Can I pay by credit card? → ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta de crédito?
- Can I pay by check? (US)
Can I pay by cheque? (UK) → ¿Puedo pagar con cheque? - Will the insurance pay for it? → ¿Lo pagará el seguro?
- Where do I pay the fine? → ¿Dónde se paga la multa?
- Do I have to pay it right away? (US)
Do I have to pay it straightaway? (UK) → ¿Tengo que pagarla inmediatamente? - Will I have to pay? → ¿Tendré que pagar?
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