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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