paid

• Describe algo por lo que se ha pagado o recibido dinero; que no es gratuito.

Describes something for which money has been given or received; not free.

1. Receiving paymentA2formal

   Marked by the reception of pay; receiving money for work done.

   pagado / remunerado

   • She took a paid position at the company.
   • He is a paid employee, not a volunteer.
   • The internship is paid, so you will receive a salary.

   Sinónimoscompensatedemployedhiredremuneratedsalaried

   Antónimosuncompensatedunpaid

2. Gainful employment in a hobbyB1informal

   Involving gainful employment in something often done as a hobby.

   remunerado como afición

   • He turned his love for photography into a paid gig.
   • She earns money as a paid musician on weekends.
   • His paid work as a gardener started as a hobby.

   Sinónimoscommercialgainfulpayingprofessionalremunerative

3. B2formal

   Yielding a fair profit; financially rewarding.

   rentable

   • The investment was paid, giving him a good return.
   • Her paid consulting work brought in substantial income.
   • The business venture proved to be quite paid.

   Sinónimosgainfulpaying

• Verbo que denota la acción de entregar dinero a cambio de bienes, servicios o para saldar una deuda.

A verb used to indicate the act of giving money in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt.

verbo irregular

1. A1formal

   To give money in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt.

   Pagar

   • I paid $20 for this shirt.
   • She paid the bill at the restaurant.
   • He paid his rent on time.

   Sinónimoscompensatecough updefraydischargefork outliquidatereimburseremitremuneraterendersettleshell outtender

2. Provide compensationA2formal

   To give money as wages or salary to an employee.

   pagar (salario)

   • The company pays well to its workers.
   • They pay her $50 per hour.
   • He gets paid every Friday.

   Sinónimoscompensaterecompensereimburseremuneratereward

3. Dedicate effortB2formal

   To devote time, attention, or effort to something.

   dedicar

   • You have to pay attention in class.
   • She paid close attention to the details.
   • He paid a visit to his grandparents last weekend.

   Sinónimosbestowdevotegiveofferrender

Variantes phrasalpay forpay offpay outpay up