el sueldo

the salary

Example Sentence

El sueldo mejora cuando aprendes nuevas habilidades.

The salary improves when you learn new skills.

Meaning

El sueldo is salary or pay, especially the amount you receive regularly for a job. It is very common when discussing compensation and negotiation.

Common Phrases

  • negociar el sueldo — to negotiate salary
  • subir el sueldo — to increase salary / to get a raise

Example

Podemos hablar del sueldo después de revisar las responsabilidades.

We can talk about salary after reviewing the responsibilities.

Common Mistake

Using the wrong article: say el sueldo, not la sueldo.