Noun · B1 · Spanish glossary
Sueldo: salary, wages
sueldo
Pronunciation: SWEHL-doh (stress the capital letters)
Sueldo means “salary, wages” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: salary, wages
- How to say it: SWEHL-doh
- Gender: el sueldo
- Level: Intermediate (B1)
What “sueldo” means and how to use it
Sueldo means “salary” or “wages,” the money you earn from a job.
Gender and plural
- Gender: el sueldo (masculine)
- Plural: los sueldos
Examples with audio
- Mi sueldo es bueno.My salary is good.
- Quiero un sueldo más alto.I want a higher salary.
- Cobro el sueldo a fin de mes.I get my salary at the end of the month.
Usage tip
Other words: “salario” (formal), “paga” (informal), and “ingreso” (income). The verb for earning is “ganar.”
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “salary, wages” in Spanish?
“salary, wages” in Spanish is “sueldo.” It is pronounced SWEHL-doh, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “sueldo”?
Say SWEHL-doh. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
Is “sueldo” masculine or feminine?
Sueldo is masculine: “el sueldo.” The plural is “sueldos.”
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