pay

US /peɪ/
UK /peɪ/
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1.

pagar, abonar

give someone money that is due for work done, goods received, or a debt incurred

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I need to pay the rent by tomorrow.
Necesito pagar el alquiler para mañana.
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The company will pay for your travel expenses.
La empresa pagará sus gastos de viaje.
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2.

pagar, sufrir las consecuencias

suffer a disadvantage as a consequence of an action

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You'll pay for your mistakes eventually.
Eventualmente pagarás por tus errores.
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He had to pay a heavy price for his betrayal.
Tuvo que pagar un alto precio por su traición.
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1.

paga, salario

money received for work done; salary or wages

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My pay is deposited directly into my bank account.
Mi paga se deposita directamente en mi cuenta bancaria.
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He's on a good pay scale.
Está en una buena escala salarial.
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