paga
When you're talking about someone paying for something in Portuguese, you'll often use the word "paga." This is the third-person singular form of the verb "pagar," which means "to pay." So, if you want to say "he pays" or "she pays," you'd use "ele paga" or "ela paga." It's a fundamental verb form for discussing transactions and costs.
For example, if you're out with friends and someone is covering the bill, you could say "Ele paga a conta" (He pays the bill). Or, if you're talking about a company's financial habits, you might hear "A empresa paga os funcionários em dia" (The company pays its employees on time). Remember, "paga" is all about that third-person singular action of paying.
paga en 30 secondes
- verb
- to pay
- conjugation
§ Understanding 'Pagar' - The Basics
The Portuguese verb 'pagar' means 'to pay.' It's a regular verb ending in -ar, which makes its conjugations fairly predictable. 'Paga' is the third-person singular form of this verb in the present tense, meaning 'he/she/it pays' or 'you (formal) pay.'
§ Conjugation of 'Pagar' in the Present Tense
Let's look at the full present tense conjugation for 'pagar' to give you a clear picture:
- Eu pago (I pay)
- Tu pagas (You pay - informal singular)
- Ele/Ela/Você paga (He/She pays, You pay - formal singular)
- Nós pagamos (We pay)
- Vós pagais (You pay - informal plural, rarely used in Brazil)
- Eles/Elas/Vocês pagam (They pay, You pay - formal plural)
As you can see, 'paga' is used when the subject is 'ele' (he), 'ela' (she), or 'você' (you, formal singular).
§ Common Uses and Prepositions with 'Pagar'
'Pagar' is quite versatile. It generally takes a direct object (what is being paid) and sometimes an indirect object (who or what is being paid for).
- DEFINITION
- To pay for something.
Ele paga a conta do restaurante. (He pays the restaurant bill.)
Ela sempre paga as suas dívidas. (She always pays her debts.)
- DEFINITION
- To pay someone.
O chefe paga bem seus funcionários. (The boss pays his employees well.)
- DEFINITION
- To pay for something *for someone* (often using 'para').
Você paga o almoço para mim? (Will you pay for lunch for me?)
§ 'Pagar' with Indirect Objects (Pronouns)
When you're paying *to* someone, or paying *them* for something, you'll often use indirect object pronouns. For 'ele/ela/você', the indirect object pronoun is 'lhe'.
Ele lhe paga o que deve amanhã. (He pays you what he owes tomorrow.)
§ Expressions with 'Pagar'
'Pagar' appears in many useful expressions:
- DEFINITION
- To pay the price (figuratively).
Ele paga o preço pela sua arrogância. (He pays the price for his arrogance.)
- DEFINITION
- To pay attention (idiom).
A criança não paga atenção na aula. (The child doesn't pay attention in class.)
§ Confusing 'Paga' (verb) with 'Paga' (noun)
One of the most common pitfalls for English speakers learning Portuguese is mixing up the verb form 'paga' with the noun form 'paga'. While they look and sound identical, their meanings and grammatical roles are completely different. The verb 'paga' means 'pays' (he/she/it pays), while the noun 'paga' refers to 'payment' or 'salary'. Understanding the context is crucial to distinguish between the two.
- DEFINITION
- Verb: 'Paga' (he/she/it pays)
Ele paga as contas todo mês. (He pays the bills every month.)
- DEFINITION
- Noun: 'Paga' (payment, salary)
A paga dele é muito boa. (His payment/salary is very good.)
§ Incorrect Subject-Verb Agreement
'Paga' is the third person singular conjugation of the verb 'pagar'. This means it should only be used with singular subjects like 'ele' (he), 'ela' (she), 'você' (you formal singular), or a singular noun. A common mistake is using 'paga' with plural subjects or other pronouns.
Incorrect: Nós paga as contas. (We pays the bills.)
Correct: Nós pagamos as contas. (We pay the bills.)
Nós pagamos as contas. (We pay the bills.)
Incorrect: Eles paga caro. (They pays expensively.)
Correct: Eles pagam caro. (They pay a lot.)
Eles pagam caro. (They pay a lot.)
§ Using 'Paga' in the Wrong Tense
'Paga' is specifically the present tense, third-person singular form of 'pagar'. Using it to describe past or future actions is incorrect. Portuguese has different conjugations for different tenses, just like English. For instance, 'paid' (past tense) would be 'pagou', and 'will pay' (future tense) would be 'pagará' for third person singular.
Incorrect: Ele paga ontem. (He pays yesterday.)
Correct: Ele pagou ontem. (He paid yesterday.)
Ele pagou ontem. (He paid yesterday.)
Incorrect: Ela paga amanhã. (She pays tomorrow.)
Correct: Ela pagará amanhã. (She will pay tomorrow.)
Ela pagará amanhã. (She will pay tomorrow.)
§ Overlooking Direct and Indirect Objects
The verb 'pagar' often takes both a direct and an indirect object. It's common for learners to miss the nuances of these objects, especially when using pronouns. 'Pagar' typically means 'to pay something (direct object) to someone (indirect object)'.
- DEFINITION
- Direct Object: What is being paid.
- DEFINITION
- Indirect Object: To whom or for whom something is paid.
Ele paga o jantar para ela. (He pays for dinner for her.)
In this example, 'o jantar' (the dinner) is the direct object, and 'para ela' (for her) is the indirect object. When replacing these with pronouns, be careful:
Incorrect: Ele a paga. (If meaning 'He pays her' for a service, this is fine, but not if 'her' is the indirect recipient of something else being paid.)
Correct (if paying dinner to her): Ele lhe paga o jantar. (He pays the dinner to her.)
Ele lhe paga o jantar. (He pays her the dinner.)
If you want to say 'He pays her (for a service)', then 'Ele a paga' would be correct, but the context is different. This distinction is subtle but important for clarity.
§ Understanding "Paga"
The Portuguese word “paga” is the third-person singular present tense form of the verb “pagar,” which means “to pay.” This is a fundamental verb you’ll use constantly in everyday situations. Whether you’re talking about someone paying for groceries, a bill, or a service, “paga” is your go-to word when the subject is “ele” (he), “ela” (she), or “você” (you, singular formal/informal).
- DEFINITION
- Pays (third person singular of 'pagar').
Ele paga a conta do jantar. (He pays the dinner bill.)
Ela sempre paga em dinheiro. (She always pays in cash.)
§ Common Uses of "Paga"
You'll encounter “paga” in many situations. Here are some of the most common ones:
- Paying for goods or services: This is the most direct and frequent use.
- Paying a debt: When someone settles what they owe.
- Paying attention (figuratively): While “prestar atenção” is more common, sometimes “pagar atenção” can be used colloquially, though it's less standard. Stick to “prestar atenção” for clarity.
§ Other Forms of "Pagar"
To fully understand “paga,” it's helpful to see it in context with other conjugations of “pagar.”
- Eu pago: I pay
- Tu pagas: You pay (informal singular, less common in Brazil)
- Ele/Ela/Você paga: He/She/You pay
- Nós pagamos: We pay
- Vós pagais: You all pay (formal plural, rarely used in Brazil)
- Eles/Elas/Vocês pagam: They/You all pay
Eu pago o almoço hoje. (I pay for lunch today.)
Nós pagamos a entrada do museu. (We pay the museum entrance fee.)
§ When to Use "Paga" vs. Alternatives (and why there aren't many)
For the direct meaning of “to pay” in the third-person singular, “paga” is almost always your correct and most natural choice. There aren't many direct synonyms that you would swap in for “paga” in this context without changing the nuance or being less common.
- Remunerar: This means “to remunerate” or “to pay for work.” It’s more formal and specific to payment for services or employment. You wouldn't use it for paying a bill at a restaurant.
A empresa remunera bem seus funcionários. (The company pays its employees well.)
- Custear/Financiar: These verbs mean “to finance” or “to bear the cost of.” They imply a broader financial responsibility rather than a single transaction of paying.
O governo custeia os estudos dos alunos. (The government finances the students' studies.)
In summary, “paga” is straightforward. When you mean “he/she/it/you (singular) pays,” use “paga.” Focus on mastering the conjugations of “pagar” and you’ll be set for most situations involving payment in Portuguese.
Guide de prononciation
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Niveau de difficulté
Short and common word.
Simple spelling.
Easy pronunciation.
Distinct sound.
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The verb 'pagar' (to pay) is a regular -ar verb. In the present tense, the third-person singular (ele/ela/você) form is 'paga'.
Ele paga a conta. (He pays the bill.)
'Pagar' can be followed directly by the object being paid for, or by 'por' when referring to the reason for payment.
Ela paga o jantar. (She pays for dinner.) / Eu pago pela sua ajuda. (I pay for your help.)
When 'pagar' is used with a direct object pronoun, the pronoun comes before the verb in affirmative sentences.
Ele a paga. (He pays her/it.)
In negative sentences, the negation 'não' comes before the verb.
Ela não paga a dívida. (She doesn't pay the debt.)
The past tense (pretérito perfeito simples) for 'pagar' in the third-person singular is 'pagou'.
Ele pagou o aluguel ontem. (He paid the rent yesterday.)
Exemples par niveau
Ele paga as contas todos os meses.
He pays the bills every month.
Simple present tense, referring to a regular action.
A empresa paga bem seus funcionários.
The company pays its employees well.
Refers to the company as 'ela' (it), hence 'paga'.
Quanto ela paga pelo aluguel?
How much does she pay for rent?
Interrogative sentence, 'ela' is the subject.
Meu irmão paga a faculdade com o próprio dinheiro.
My brother pays for college with his own money.
'Meu irmão' is 'ele', so 'paga'.
Ele sempre paga em dinheiro.
He always pays in cash.
Adverb 'sempre' (always) emphasizes regularity.
Ela nunca paga as dívidas a tempo.
She never pays her debts on time.
Adverb 'nunca' (never) indicates absence of action.
O cliente paga a conta no final da refeição.
The customer pays the bill at the end of the meal.
'O cliente' is 'ele', so 'paga'.
Minha tia paga o jardinheiro semanalmente.
My aunt pays the gardener weekly.
'Minha tia' is 'ela', indicating regular payment.
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
Ele sempre paga a conta no restaurante.
He always pays the bill at the restaurant.
Ela paga o aluguel todo mês.
She pays the rent every month.
O cliente paga em dinheiro.
The customer pays in cash.
Minha empresa paga bem.
My company pays well.
Ela nunca paga as dívidas.
She never pays her debts.
Quem paga o imposto?
Who pays the tax?
Ele paga a mensalidade da academia.
He pays the gym membership.
A empresa paga os funcionários em dia.
The company pays the employees on time.
Ele paga tudo com cartão de crédito.
He pays for everything with a credit card.
Ela paga o curso adiantado para ter desconto.
She pays for the course in advance to get a discount.
Modèles grammaticaux
Expressions idiomatiques
"Pagar o pato"
To take the fall/blame for something; to pay the piper.
Ele sempre paga o pato pelos erros dos outros. (He always takes the fall for other people's mistakes.)
informal"Pagar caro"
To pay a high price, either literally or figuratively.
Ele pagou caro pela sua imprudência. (He paid dearly for his recklessness.)
neutral"Pagar na mesma moeda"
To get revenge; to pay back in kind.
Ela pagou na mesma moeda a afronta que sofreu. (She paid back in kind the affront she suffered.)
neutral"Pagar as contas"
To pay the bills; to make ends meet.
É difícil pagar as contas com este salário. (It's hard to pay the bills with this salary.)
neutral"Pagar para ver"
To bet against; to challenge someone to prove something.
Ele disse que consegue, mas eu pago para ver. (He said he can do it, but I'll believe it when I see it / I challenge him to prove it.)
informal"Pagar à vista"
To pay in cash; to pay upfront.
Prefiro pagar à vista para ter um desconto. (I prefer to pay in cash to get a discount.)
neutral"Pagar com a vida"
To pay with one's life; to die for something.
Ele pagou com a vida a sua bravura. (He paid with his life for his bravery.)
formal"Pagar pau (Brazil)"
To fawn over someone; to suck up to someone.
Ele sempre paga pau para o chefe. (He always fawns over the boss.)
informal"Pagar de..."
To pretend to be something; to act like something (often negatively).
Ele paga de intelectual, mas não sabe nada. (He pretends to be an intellectual, but he doesn't know anything.)
informal"Pagar o aluguel"
To pay the rent.
Preciso trabalhar muito para pagar o aluguel. (I need to work a lot to pay the rent.)
neutralStructures de phrases
Subject + paga + Object.
Ele paga a conta. (He pays the bill.)
Subject + paga + por + Noun.
Ela paga pelo café. (She pays for the coffee.)
Subject + paga + Adjective.
O trabalho paga bem. (The job pays well.)
Subject + paga + Noun + com + Noun.
Ele paga o jantar com cartão. (He pays for dinner with a card.)
Subject + paga + para + Verb (infinitive).
Ela paga para aprender português. (She pays to learn Portuguese.)
Subject + paga + a + Noun + por + Noun.
O cliente paga ao funcionário pelo serviço. (The client pays the employee for the service.)
Subject + paga + indiretamente + Object.
A empresa paga indiretamente os impostos. (The company indirectly pays the taxes.)
Subject + paga + por + Noun + em + Noun.
Ele paga pelo aluguel em dinheiro. (He pays for the rent in cash.)
Comment l'utiliser
When you want to say that he, she, or it pays, you use paga. It's the third-person singular conjugation of the verb pagar (to pay) in the present tense. Think of it like how you'd say 'he pays' in English. For example, 'Ele paga a conta' means 'He pays the bill.'
A common mistake is confusing paga (he/she/it pays) with other conjugations of pagar. For instance, 'Eu pago' means 'I pay,' and 'Você paga' or 'Tu pagas' means 'You pay.' Always remember that paga specifically refers to a singular third person (he, she, or it) doing the paying.
Astuces
Basic use of 'paga'
The most common use of 'paga' is to say that someone pays for something. For example, 'Ele paga a conta' means 'He pays the bill'.
Subject-verb agreement
Remember that 'paga' is for a singular subject (he, she, it, or a singular noun). For example, 'A empresa paga os funcionários' means 'The company pays the employees'.
Asking 'How much does it pay?'
You can ask 'Quanto paga?' to mean 'How much does it pay?' For instance, if you're asking about a job or a service.
Paying for someone else
To say 'he pays for her' or 'she pays for him', you'd use 'Ele paga para ela' or 'Ela paga para ele'. The 'para' here indicates for someone.
Common phrases with 'paga'
A common phrase is 'Ele sempre paga as suas dívidas' which means 'He always pays his debts'.
When 'paga' means 'it's worth it'
Sometimes, 'paga' can be used informally to mean 'it's worth it' or 'it pays off'. For example, 'Trabalho duro paga' means 'Hard work pays off'.
Using 'paga' with prepositions
You often see 'paga' with prepositions like 'por' (for). 'Ele paga pelo serviço' means 'He pays for the service'.
Don't confuse with 'pagar'
Remember 'paga' is the conjugated form for 'he/she/it'. The infinitive form is 'pagar' (to pay). Don't mix them up!
Using 'paga' in questions
To ask a question like 'Does she pay?', you would say 'Ela paga?' The word order is similar to English.
Figurative use of 'paga'
In some figurative contexts, 'paga' can mean 'suffers the consequences'. For example, 'Ele paga os seus erros' means 'He pays for his mistakes'.
Mémorise-le
Moyen mnémotechnique
Imagine a **PA**y**GA**nt who always **pays** for everyone. The 'pa' sounds like 'pay' and 'ga' sounds like 'ga-ga' (a bit silly, but memorable!).
Association visuelle
Picture a person opening their wallet and **paying** for something, with a large, glowing word 'PAGA' appearing over their head as they hand over the money.
Word Web
Défi
Complete the sentence: 'Ele sempre _______ a conta no restaurante.' (He always _______ the bill at the restaurant.)
Questions fréquentes
10 questions'Paga' is the third-person singular conjugation of the verb 'pagar', which means 'to pay'. So, 'ele paga' means 'he pays', while 'pagar' is the infinitive form, like 'to pay' in English.
You use 'paga' when the subject is 'he', 'she', or 'it'. For example:
'Ele paga a conta.' (He pays the bill.)
'Ela paga com cartão de crédito.' (She pays with a credit card.)
No, 'paga' specifically means 'pays' (present tense, third person singular). If you want to say 'paid' in the past tense, you would use a different conjugation, like 'pagou' (he/she/it paid).
While it's most commonly used for money, 'pagar' can also be used in more figurative senses, like 'pagar uma dívida' (to pay a debt) or 'pagar uma visita' (to pay a visit, though this is less common than in English).
Here are a few:
'Ele paga as suas contas em dia.' (He pays his bills on time.)
'A empresa paga bem seus funcionários.' (The company pays its employees well.)
The conjugation changes depending on the subject.
'Eu pago' (I pay)
'Tu pagas' (You pay - informal)
'Você paga' (You pay - formal/common in Brazil)
'Nós pagamos' (We pay)
No, 'paga' only changes based on the subject (who is paying), not what is being paid.
'Ele paga a conta.' (He pays the bill.)
'Ele paga as contas.' (He pays the bills.)
The stress in 'paga' falls on the first 'a'. It's pronounced 'PA-ga'.
A common mistake is using it for 'I pay' or 'we pay'. Remember, 'paga' is strictly for 'he', 'she', or 'it' in the present tense.
Yes, absolutely! Just like in English.
'Ele paga com dinheiro?' (Does he pay with cash?)
'Ela sempre paga no prazo?' (Does she always pay on time?)
Teste-toi 102 questions
Ele ___ a conta. (He pays the bill.)
'Paga' is the third-person singular form of 'pagar' (to pay), which matches the subject 'ele' (he).
A loja ___ bem seus funcionários. (The store pays its employees well.)
'A loja' (the store) is a singular subject, so 'paga' is the correct verb form.
Minha mãe sempre ___ as contas no prazo. (My mother always pays the bills on time.)
'Minha mãe' (my mother) is a singular subject, requiring the 'paga' form of the verb.
Quem ___ o jantar hoje? (Who pays for dinner today?)
Even though 'quem' (who) can be plural, in this common question, it implies a singular subject, so 'paga' is used.
Ele nunca ___ o que deve. (He never pays what he owes.)
The subject 'ele' (he) is singular, so the correct form is 'paga'.
O cliente ___ em dinheiro. (The client pays in cash.)
'O cliente' (the client) is a singular subject, so 'paga' is the correct verb form.
Choose the correct translation for 'He pays for the coffee.'
'Paga' is the correct conjugation for 'he/she/it pays' in Portuguese.
Which sentence correctly uses 'paga'?
'Paga' is for third person singular (he/she/it). 'O homem' is third person singular.
Complete the sentence: 'Ela _____ sempre as suas contas.' (She always pays her bills.)
'Ela' is third person singular, so 'paga' is the correct verb form.
The sentence 'Você paga o almoço?' means 'Do you pay for lunch?'
'Paga' can also be used for 'você' (you, formal/singular) in this context.
The phrase 'Ele paga' means 'They pay'.
'Ele paga' means 'He pays'. For 'they pay', you would use 'Eles pagam'.
In Portuguese, 'A loja paga' means 'The shop pays'.
'A loja' is a singular, third-person subject (it), so 'paga' is the correct form.
Choose the correct sentence: My friend pays for the coffee.
The verb 'pagar' needs to be conjugated in the third person singular 'paga' to agree with 'Meu amigo' (My friend).
Which sentence correctly uses 'paga'?
'Ela' is a third-person singular pronoun, so 'paga' is the correct form.
Complete the sentence: A loja ___ os funcionários na sexta-feira. (The store ___ its employees on Friday.)
'A loja' (The store) is a singular subject, so 'paga' is the correct third-person singular form.
The sentence 'Ele paga sempre com cartão.' (He always pays with card.) is grammatically correct.
'Ele' is a third-person singular pronoun, and 'paga' is the correct conjugation.
The sentence 'A minha irmã paga as contas.' (My sister pays the bills.) is grammatically incorrect.
'A minha irmã' (My sister) is a singular subject, and 'paga' is the correct third-person singular conjugation.
In the sentence 'O cliente paga pelo serviço.' (The client pays for the service.), 'paga' refers to a plural subject.
'O cliente' (The client) is a singular subject, so 'paga' is the third-person singular form.
Write a sentence using 'paga' to say that your friend pays for coffee.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
Meu amigo paga o café.
Imagine you are talking about a store. Write a sentence saying that the store pays its employees well.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
A loja paga bem os seus empregados.
Write a short sentence about someone paying their bills. Use 'paga'.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
Ela paga as contas todos os meses.
O que João sempre faz?
Read this passage:
João sempre paga as suas dívidas. Ele é muito responsável. Nunca atrasa um pagamento. Por isso, todos confiam nele.
O que João sempre faz?
The passage states, 'João sempre paga as suas dívidas.' (João always pays his debts.)
The passage states, 'João sempre paga as suas dívidas.' (João always pays his debts.)
Quem paga a conta do restaurante?
Read this passage:
Minha mãe sempre paga a conta do restaurante quando saímos. Ela diz que gosta de mimar a família. Eu a amo!
Quem paga a conta do restaurante?
The passage says, 'Minha mãe sempre paga a conta do restaurante.' (My mother always pays the restaurant bill.)
The passage says, 'Minha mãe sempre paga a conta do restaurante.' (My mother always pays the restaurant bill.)
Como o cliente pode pagar na loja?
Read this passage:
O cliente paga em dinheiro ou com cartão. A loja aceita os dois métodos. É importante que o pagamento seja feito no final da compra.
Como o cliente pode pagar na loja?
The passage states, 'O cliente paga em dinheiro ou com cartão. A loja aceita os dois métodos.' (The customer pays in cash or by card. The store accepts both methods.)
The passage states, 'O cliente paga em dinheiro ou com cartão. A loja aceita os dois métodos.' (The customer pays in cash or by card. The store accepts both methods.)
This sentence means 'He always pays the bill.' The verb 'paga' comes after 'sempre'.
This sentence means 'The company pays its employees well.' The verb 'paga' comes after the subject 'A empresa'.
This sentence means 'She pays the rent every month.' The verb 'paga' follows the subject 'Ela'.
Choose the correct sentence: My friend pays for dinner.
The verb 'pagar' conjugates to 'paga' for the third person singular (ele/ela/você). 'Meu amigo' (my friend) is third person singular.
Which sentence correctly uses 'paga'?
'Paga' is used with 'ela' (she), which is third person singular. For 'nós', 'eu', and 'vocês', the conjugations are 'pagamos', 'pago', and 'pagam' respectively.
Complete the sentence: O cliente ____ a conta no restaurante.
'O cliente' (the client) is third person singular, so the correct verb form is 'paga'.
The sentence 'Ele paga o aluguel todos os meses.' (He pays the rent every month.) is grammatically correct.
'Ele' is third person singular, and 'paga' is the correct conjugation for this subject.
The sentence 'A empresa pagam os funcionários bem.' (The company pays its employees well.) is grammatically correct.
'A empresa' (the company) is third person singular, so the verb should be 'paga', not 'pagam'. 'Pagam' is for plural subjects.
In the sentence 'Quem paga a cerveja hoje?' (Who pays for the beer today?), 'paga' is correctly used.
'Quem' (who) implies a singular subject, thus 'paga' is the correct third person singular conjugation.
This translates to 'she always pays the bills.' The order of words is Subject (ela), Adverb (sempre), Verb (paga), Direct Object (as contas).
This translates to 'he never pays in cash.' The typical sentence structure is Subject (ele), Adverb (nunca), Verb (paga), and then the manner of payment (em dinheiro).
This means 'the company pays the salaries on the 5th.' The order is Subject (a empresa), Verb (paga), Direct Object (os salários), and then the time (no dia 5).
Choose the correct sentence: My friend pays the bill every month.
'Paga' is the correct third-person singular conjugation of 'pagar' (to pay).
Which sentence correctly uses 'paga' to mean 'pays'?
'Ela' (she) is third-person singular, so 'paga' is the correct verb form.
Complete the sentence: O cliente ___ com cartão de crédito.
'O cliente' (the client) is third-person singular, requiring 'paga'.
The sentence 'Ela paga suas contas em dia' means 'She pays her bills on time'.
'Paga' is the correct conjugation for 'ela' (she) in the present tense, meaning 'pays'.
In the sentence 'Ele paga bem seus funcionários', 'paga' refers to the action of being paid.
In 'Ele paga bem seus funcionários', 'paga' means 'he pays', referring to the action of giving money.
The sentence 'A empresa paga um bom salário' implies the company is receiving money.
'A empresa paga um bom salário' means 'The company pays a good salary', implying the company is giving money.
He always pays his debts on time.
The company pays its employees well.
Who pays the bill tonight?
Read this aloud:
Ele paga o aluguel no primeiro dia do mês.
Focus: paga
Tu as dit :
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Read this aloud:
A minha mãe sempre paga as contas de casa.
Focus: paga
Tu as dit :
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Read this aloud:
O cliente paga pelo serviço.
Focus: paga
Tu as dit :
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This sentence structure is common in Portuguese for stating a recurring action with an adverb of frequency.
The adverb 'pontualmente' (punctually) typically comes after the verb or object, and the time phrase 'todo mês' (every month) usually goes at the end.
The structure 'pagar um preço por algo' (to pay a price for something) is a standard idiom.
Choose the most appropriate synonym for 'paga' in the context of a company settling its debts.
'Liquida' is the most fitting synonym for 'paga' when referring to a company settling its debts, implying the action of clearing an outstanding amount.
In a formal business context, which phrase best replaces 'A empresa paga um salário justo' (The company pays a fair salary)?
'Remunerar de forma equitativa' is a more formal and precise way to express paying a fair salary in a business setting.
Which of the following sentences uses 'paga' in a metaphorical sense, referring to consequences?
In this sentence, 'paga o preço' is an idiom meaning to suffer the consequences, which is a metaphorical use of 'paga'.
The sentence 'A justiça tarda, mas não falha; um dia ela paga a todos' correctly uses 'paga' to mean 'rewards' or 'gives due compensation'.
In this context, 'paga' implies that justice will eventually provide what is due to everyone, whether it's retribution or reward.
In the phrase 'Ele se paga com o tempo' (It pays for itself over time), 'paga' refers to a financial return on an investment.
The idiom 'se pagar com o tempo' means that an investment or effort will yield a return that covers its initial cost or provides a benefit over time.
The statement 'O artista paga a si mesmo com a sua arte' means the artist literally pays money to himself through his art.
This is a metaphorical use of 'paga', implying that the artist finds fulfillment or satisfaction in their art, rather than a literal financial transaction.
The company pays salaries on time, ensuring employee satisfaction and financial stability.
He pays his debts religiously, showing a great sense of financial responsibility.
The university pays for full scholarships for high-achieving students, encouraging educational excellence.
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Ela paga um preço alto por suas escolhas, mas acredita que vale a pena para alcançar seus objetivos.
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O governo paga por projetos de infraestrutura que beneficiam a população, como a construção de novas estradas e hospitais.
Focus: governo, paga, projetos, infraestrutura, beneficiam
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Meu irmão paga a conta do restaurante com frequência, um gesto de generosidade que todos apreciam.
Focus: irmão, paga, conta, restaurante, generosidade, apreciam
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Imagine you are writing a letter to a friend, explaining how a new company's payment system works. Use 'paga' at least once in a sentence describing who pays whom or for what.
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Olá [Nome do Amigo], tudo bem? O novo sistema de pagamento da empresa é bem interessante. Agora, cada cliente paga diretamente pelo serviço através do aplicativo, o que agiliza muito o processo. Ninguém mais precisa esperar na fila para pagar na recepção. O sistema é bem eficiente e a empresa paga seus fornecedores eletronicamente também.
You are a financial advisor explaining to a client how different types of investments generate returns. Write a short paragraph using 'paga' to describe when an investment pays out or how it pays interest.
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Prezado cliente, é crucial entender que cada investimento tem seu próprio ciclo de rendimento. Por exemplo, um título de renda fixa geralmente paga juros semestralmente. Já algumas ações de dividendos, a empresa paga uma parte dos lucros aos acionistas trimestralmente. É importante monitorar quando cada ativo paga para otimizar sua estratégia.
Describe a scenario where someone avoids paying for something and then someone else has to cover the cost. Use the word 'paga' to refer to the person who ends up paying.
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Ontem à noite, no jantar, um dos meus amigos 'esqueceu' a carteira. No final, a conta veio e, para não criar um constrangimento maior, o outro amigo paga tudo. A situação foi um pouco chata, mas resolvemos. Espero que ele não faça isso de novo.
De acordo com o texto, qual é uma prática comum em algumas culturas em relação a quem paga?
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Em muitas culturas, o anfitrião paga a conta em ocasiões sociais, um gesto de hospitalidade e generosidade. No entanto, em outras, dividir a conta é mais comum, especialmente entre amigos. A etiqueta em torno de quem paga pode variar significativamente, dependendo do contexto e do relacionamento entre as pessoas.
De acordo com o texto, qual é uma prática comum em algumas culturas em relação a quem paga?
O texto afirma: 'Em muitas culturas, o anfitrião paga a conta em ocasiões sociais'.
O texto afirma: 'Em muitas culturas, o anfitrião paga a conta em ocasiões sociais'.
Qual é a frequência de pagamento de impostos para a empresa, de acordo com a nova legislação?
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A nova legislação tributária estipula que a empresa paga impostos trimestralmente, com base nos lucros acumulados. Se houver atraso no pagamento, uma multa significativa é aplicada. É crucial que o departamento financeiro esteja atento aos prazos para evitar penalidades.
Qual é a frequência de pagamento de impostos para a empresa, de acordo com a nova legislação?
O texto declara: 'a empresa paga impostos trimestralmente'.
O texto declara: 'a empresa paga impostos trimestralmente'.
Como o governo paga pelos serviços públicos, conforme o texto?
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Quando o governo paga por serviços públicos, como saúde e educação, ele o faz através dos impostos arrecadados dos cidadãos. Isso significa que, indiretamente, cada cidadão contribui para a manutenção desses serviços essenciais. A eficiência com que o governo gerencia esses fundos é vital para a qualidade dos serviços prestados.
Como o governo paga pelos serviços públicos, conforme o texto?
O texto afirma: 'o governo paga por serviços públicos... através dos impostos arrecadados dos cidadãos.'
O texto afirma: 'o governo paga por serviços públicos... através dos impostos arrecadados dos cidadãos.'
This sentence describes a company paying high salaries to its employees. The order follows a standard subject-verb-object structure with additional descriptive elements.
This sentence indicates that someone consistently pays their bills on time. The adverb 'sempre' (always) usually precedes the verb.
This sentence explains the method of payment used by a customer. The structure is subject-verb-prepositional phrase.
The company always pays its employees on time, demonstrating great fiscal responsibility and an unwavering commitment to the well-being of its team, even in times of global economic uncertainty.
He pays a high price for his excessive ambition, sacrificing significant personal relationships and his own health in pursuit of success that, at times, seems unattainable, questioning the true value of such sacrifices.
To maintain her privacy and avoid unwanted media exposure, the celebrity pays exorbitant sums for private security and isolated residences, yet still feels the constant weight of public scrutiny and the loneliness inherent in her condition.
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A sua ética de trabalho exemplar paga dividendos, garantindo-lhe reconhecimento e oportunidades de crescimento profissional que muitos invejam, embora ela sempre sublinhe que o verdadeiro sucesso reside na paixão e dedicação contínuas ao seu ofício.
Focus: ética, paga, dividendos, reconhecimento, oportunidades, crescimento, profissional, sublinhe, paixão, dedicação, contínuas, ofício
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O governo, com a nova legislação, paga incentivos fiscais significativos a empresas que investem em energias renováveis, visando acelerar a transição energética e combater as alterações climáticas de forma proativa e sustentável, um esforço crucial para as gerações futuras.
Focus: governo, legislação, incentivos, fiscais, significativas, empresas, investem, energias, renováveis, acelerar, transição, energética, combater, alterações, climáticas, proativa, sustentável, crucial, gerações, futuras
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Ele sempre paga as suas dívidas com pontualidade e rigor, o que lhe granjeou uma reputação impecável no mercado financeiro e a confiança de todos os seus parceiros de negócios, um alicerce fundamental para a expansão contínua dos seus empreendimentos.
Focus: sempre, paga, dívidas, pontualidade, rigor, granjeou, reputação, impecável, mercado, financeiro, confiança, parceiros, negócios, alicerce, fundamental, expansão, contínua, empreendimentos
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Imagine you are explaining the concept of a subscription service to a friend. Write a short paragraph (3-4 sentences) in Portuguese, focusing on how and when someone 'paga' (pays) for the service. Use 'paga' at least twice.
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Este serviço de assinatura funciona de forma simples. A pessoa se inscreve e paga uma taxa mensal para ter acesso. Se a pessoa não paga em dia, o acesso é suspenso. É importante que ela paga regularmente para continuar usando.
Describe a scenario where a shop owner deals with a customer who 'paga' (pays) for a product. Focus on the interaction and the details of the payment process. Your paragraph should be 3-4 sentences long and include 'paga' at least once.
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Na loja, o cliente escolhe o produto e vai ao caixa. A vendedora informa o valor total e o cliente paga com cartão de crédito. Ela processa o pagamento e entrega o recibo. É um processo rápido e eficiente.
Write a short email (3-4 sentences) to a landlord about rent payment. In the email, assure the landlord that the rent 'paga' (is paid) on time every month. Include 'paga' at least once.
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Prezado Senhor Silva, Escrevo para confirmar que o aluguel é pago em dia todos os meses. Garanto que a próxima mensalidade também será paga conforme o combinado. Agradeço a sua compreensão. Atenciosamente, [Seu Nome]
De acordo com o texto, o que acontece se o cliente não paga a fatura?
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A empresa de energia elétrica envia a conta mensalmente. Se o cliente não paga a fatura até a data de vencimento, há uma multa. É essencial que cada consumidor paga sua parte para garantir o fornecimento contínuo de energia. O sistema funciona bem quando todos colaboram.
De acordo com o texto, o que acontece se o cliente não paga a fatura?
O texto afirma claramente: 'Se o cliente não paga a fatura até a data de vencimento, há uma multa.'
O texto afirma claramente: 'Se o cliente não paga a fatura até a data de vencimento, há uma multa.'
Qual é a principal diferença destacada no texto sobre quem 'paga' em um jantar em casa versus em um restaurante?
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Em muitas culturas, quando alguém convida amigos para um jantar em casa, é o anfitrião que paga por toda a comida e bebida. É um gesto de hospitalidade e generosidade. No entanto, em um restaurante, é comum que as pessoas dividam a conta ou que o convidado se ofereça para pagar. As normas sociais variam muito.
Qual é a principal diferença destacada no texto sobre quem 'paga' em um jantar em casa versus em um restaurante?
O texto explica que 'em casa, é o anfitrião que paga' e 'em um restaurante, é comum que as pessoas dividam a conta ou que o convidado se ofereça para pagar'.
O texto explica que 'em casa, é o anfitrião que paga' e 'em um restaurante, é comum que as pessoas dividam a conta ou que o convidado se ofereça para pagar'.
No sistema de saúde público do Brasil, quem 'paga' pelos serviços?
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O sistema de saúde público no Brasil é financiado por impostos, o que significa que o cidadão não paga diretamente por cada consulta ou procedimento. No entanto, para serviços privados, o paciente paga uma taxa ou usa um plano de saúde. É um debate constante sobre qual sistema oferece o melhor acesso e qualidade de atendimento. A discussão sobre quem 'paga' e como impacta a sociedade é fundamental.
No sistema de saúde público do Brasil, quem 'paga' pelos serviços?
O texto afirma: 'O sistema de saúde público no Brasil é financiado por impostos, o que significa que o cidadão não paga diretamente por cada consulta ou procedimento.'
O texto afirma: 'O sistema de saúde público no Brasil é financiado por impostos, o que significa que o cidadão não paga diretamente por cada consulta ou procedimento.'
This sentence structure (Subject-Verb-Adverb-Object-Prepositional Phrase) is common in Portuguese for stating a regular action.
The order 'Subject-Verb-Adverb-Preposition-Possessive-Noun-Prepositional Phrase' describes consequences in a formal manner.
This conditional sentence follows a 'If-clause (Subject-Negative-Verb-Object-Adverb), Main clause (Subject-Verb-Adjective)' structure, typical for discussing serious implications.
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Summary
Paga is a common verb conjugation for 'to pay' in Portuguese, essential for everyday transactions.
- verb
- to pay
- conjugation
Basic use of 'paga'
The most common use of 'paga' is to say that someone pays for something. For example, 'Ele paga a conta' means 'He pays the bill'.
Subject-verb agreement
Remember that 'paga' is for a singular subject (he, she, it, or a singular noun). For example, 'A empresa paga os funcionários' means 'The company pays the employees'.
Asking 'How much does it pay?'
You can ask 'Quanto paga?' to mean 'How much does it pay?' For instance, if you're asking about a job or a service.
Paying for someone else
To say 'he pays for her' or 'she pays for him', you'd use 'Ele paga para ela' or 'Ela paga para ele'. The 'para' here indicates for someone.
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