adjective

pagado

pay

Que ya tiene el dinero entregado por algo que se compró o un servicio que se recibió.

Definition & meaning

Pagado primarily means “paid” or “paid for.” It describes something for which payment has been made.

It can also mean “paid” in the sense of receiving money for work, as in a well-paid job.

In the phrase pagado de sí mismo, it means “self-satisfied” or “conceited.”

Grammar & Word origin

Pagado is the past participle of pagar , meaning “to pay.” It comes from Latin pacare, originally meaning “to pacify” or “satisfy.”

As an adjective, it agrees with the noun it describes: pagado, pagada , pagados , and pagadas . When used in compound tenses, it remains pagado.

Synonyms & antonyms

  • abonado — “paid”; often used for a bill, fee, or amount.
  • saldado — “settled”; emphasizes that a debt has been cleared.
  • pendiente — “outstanding” or “pending”; describes a payment that has not yet been made.
  • impagado — “unpaid”; especially used for debts or bills.

Common phrases & collocations

  • bien pagado — well paid.
  • todo pagado — everything paid for; all expenses included.
  • pagado de sí mismo — conceited or excessively pleased with oneself.

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Examples

El precio ya está pagado, no te preocupes.adjective

The price is already paid, don't worry.

Los servicios pagados incluyen el transporte al hotel.adjective

The paid services include transportation to the hotel.

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