pagar

1. to pay pagar por

give money for something or settle a debt

• Pagué veinte euros por el libro.I paid twenty euros for the book.
• Mañana pagaré la cuenta.I’ll pay the bill tomorrow.

2. to pay, remunerate

give money for work or a service

• La empresa paga bien a sus empleados.The company pays its employees well.
• ¿Cuánto te pagan por este trabajo?How much do they pay you for this job?

3. to pay for, suffer the consequences pagar por

be punished or suffer the consequences

• Pagará por su error.He will pay for his mistake.
• Todos pagamos las consecuencias.We all suffer the consequences.

4. to repay, requite pagar con

respond to a feeling or action with something

• Pagó mi ayuda con una sonrisa.She repaid my help with a smile.
• No pagues el amor con odio.Do not repay love with hate.