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sueldo

salary; wage

noun SWEL-doh Less Common

Origin: From Latin solidus, a Roman gold coin.

Usage Note

Sueldo refers to a fixed monthly or annual salary, as opposed to salario which can be used more broadly. A sueldo means employed on a salary basis. The phrase sueldo mínimo (minimum wage) appears frequently in labour debates. In colloquial speech, sueldo is the default word for what you earn at a job.

Examples

"Negocié un sueldo más alto con la empresa."

Natural Translation

I negotiated a higher salary with the company.

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