In Italian, stipendio refers to the regular payment an employee receives for their work, usually on a monthly basis. It's the most common term used in everyday conversation to talk about one's salary or wages.
While similar to 'salario', stipendio often implies a more fixed and regular payment, especially for white-collar jobs. Understanding this word is crucial for discussing finances and work in Italian.
§ Italian Word: Stipendio
- Italian Word
- stipendio (noun)
- CEFR Level
- A2
- Definition
- A fixed regular payment for work
§ How to use it in a sentence — grammar, prepositions
When you're talking about your salary in Italian, stipendio is the word you'll use. It's a masculine noun, so remember that when you're using articles or adjectives with it.
Here are some common ways to use stipendio in sentences, along with explanations of the grammar and prepositions involved.
§ Basic Usage: My Salary, Your Salary
Just like in English, you'll often talk about 'my salary' or 'your salary'. In Italian, you'll use possessive adjectives before stipendio.
- Il mio stipendio (My salary)
- Il tuo stipendio (Your salary)
- Il suo stipendio (His/Her/Its salary)
- Il nostro stipendio (Our salary)
- Il vostro stipendio (Your plural salary)
- Il loro stipendio (Their salary)
Il mio stipendio arriva il 27 di ogni mese. (My salary arrives on the 27th of every month.)
Il tuo stipendio è buono? (Is your salary good?)
§ Talking About the Amount of Your Salary
When you want to talk about how much your salary is, you can use verbs like essere (to be) or guadagnare (to earn).
Il suo stipendio è alto. (His/Her salary is high.)
Quanto guadagni di stipendio? (How much do you earn as salary?)
§ When You Receive Your Salary
To say you receive your salary, you can use verbs like ricevere (to receive) or prendere (to take/get). Sometimes, you'll hear people say avere lo stipendio (to have the salary), especially when talking about getting paid.
Ricevo lo stipendio ogni mese. (I receive my salary every month.)
Ho preso il mio stipendio oggi. (I got my salary today.)
§ Talking About a Salary Increase or Decrease
To discuss changes in salary, you can use phrases like aumento di stipendio (salary increase) or diminuzione di stipendio (salary decrease).
Ho chiesto un aumento di stipendio. (I asked for a salary increase.)
C'è stata una diminuzione dello stipendio. (There was a salary decrease.)
§ Related Phrases and Expressions
Here are a few more useful phrases with stipendio:
- Stipendio netto: Net salary (after taxes and deductions)
- Stipendio lordo: Gross salary (before taxes and deductions)
- Giorno di stipendio: Payday
- Vivere di stipendio: To live off one's salary (to have just enough to get by)
Il mio stipendio netto è sufficiente. (My net salary is sufficient.)
Non vedo l'ora che sia il giorno di stipendio! (I can't wait for payday!)
Molte persone vivono di stipendio in stipendio. (Many people live from salary to salary.)
Mastering stipendio will help you talk about work and finances more naturally in Italian. Keep practicing these phrases, and you'll be discussing your earnings like a pro in no time!
§ Where you actually hear this word — work, school, news
You'll hear 'stipendio' a lot, especially when people talk about work. It's a fundamental word if you're living or working in Italy, or even just discussing daily life.
- Definition
- A fixed regular payment for work.
In the workplace, whether it's an office, a shop, or a factory, 'stipendio' is the most common way to refer to your salary. People use it in casual conversation, in more formal discussions with HR, and it pops up constantly in news reports about the economy or employment.
Il mio stipendio arriva il 27 di ogni mese. (My salary arrives on the 27th of every month.)
Ha chiesto un aumento dello stipendio. (He asked for a salary increase.)
You'll also hear it discussed in broader economic contexts. When news channels report on the average income or the cost of living, 'stipendio' will be a key word. For example, reports might compare average 'stipendi' in different regions or industries.
Gli stipendi in Italia sono rimasti stabili quest'anno. (Salaries in Italy have remained stable this year.)
While 'stipendio' is most commonly associated with employment, you might less frequently hear it in school or university settings, mainly if students are discussing future job prospects or if professors are talking about their own professional lives. However, for students themselves, terms like 'borsa di studio' (scholarship) or 'paghetta' (allowance) are more common for their own finances.
When you're reading Italian newspapers or listening to news broadcasts, pay attention to articles about economics, labor, and public policy. 'Stipendio' will frequently appear, giving you context on how Italians discuss their earnings and financial well-being. It's a word that directly relates to daily life and the economic realities of a country.
- Learning about 'stipendio' helps you understand:
- Conversations about work and employment.
- News reports on the economy.
- Personal finance discussions among Italians.
Being comfortable with 'stipendio' means you can understand and participate in basic conversations about work and money, which are crucial for navigating daily life in an Italian-speaking environment.
知っておくべき文法
Nouns in Italian have gender (masculine or feminine) and number (singular or plural). 'Stipendio' is a masculine singular noun.
Il mio stipendio è buono. (My salary is good.)
Determiners (like articles or possessive adjectives) must agree in gender and number with the noun they modify.
Il suo stipendio è alto. (His/Her salary is high.)
Verbs must be conjugated to agree with the subject of the sentence. For 'stipendio' as the subject, you'd use a third-person singular verb.
Lo stipendio arriva ogni mese. (The salary arrives every month.)
Prepositions often precede nouns to show relationships (e.g., 'per' for 'for', 'di' for 'of').
Ho chiesto un aumento di stipendio. (I asked for a salary increase.)
Adjectives describing the noun must agree in gender and number with the noun.
Uno stipendio equo è importante. (A fair salary is important.)
レベル別の例文
Il mio stipendio arriva ogni mese.
My salary arrives every month.
Possessive adjective 'mio' (my) before the noun.
Quanto è il tuo stipendio?
How much is your salary?
'Quanto' means 'how much'.
Ho ricevuto il mio primo stipendio oggi.
I received my first salary today.
'Ho ricevuto' is the passato prossimo of 'ricevere' (to receive).
Un buon stipendio è importante.
A good salary is important.
Adjective 'buon' (good) before the noun.
Lui lavora per uno stipendio.
He works for a salary.
'Per' means 'for'.
Il suo stipendio è alto.
His/her salary is high.
'Suo' is the possessive adjective for 'his/her'.
Voglio uno stipendio migliore.
I want a better salary.
'Voglio' means 'I want'; 'migliore' means 'better'.
Senza stipendio, non posso vivere.
Without a salary, I cannot live.
'Senza' means 'without'; 'non posso' means 'I cannot'.
Il mio stipendio arriva ogni mese.
My salary arrives every month.
Lo stipendio è buono qui.
The pay is good here.
Aspetto il mio stipendio per comprare il libro.
I'm waiting for my salary to buy the book.
Senza uno stipendio, è difficile vivere.
Without a salary, it's difficult to live.
Ha ricevuto un aumento di stipendio.
He received a salary increase.
Il suo stipendio non è alto.
Her salary is not high.
Lavora molto per un piccolo stipendio.
He works a lot for a small salary.
Devo pagare l'affitto con il mio stipendio.
I have to pay the rent with my salary.
Il mio stipendio non è abbastanza alto per coprire tutte le spese.
My salary is not high enough to cover all expenses.
Ho ricevuto il mio stipendio oggi, finalmente!
I received my salary today, finally!
Ogni mese, aspetto con ansia lo stipendio.
Every month, I eagerly await my salary.
Il suo stipendio è stato aumentato dopo un anno di duro lavoro.
His salary was increased after a year of hard work.
Stiamo negoziando un nuovo stipendio con il datore di lavoro.
We are negotiating a new salary with the employer.
Con uno stipendio così basso, è difficile risparmiare.
With such a low salary, it's difficult to save.
Molte persone cercano un lavoro con uno stipendio migliore.
Many people are looking for a job with a better salary.
Lo stipendio viene accreditato direttamente sul conto bancario.
The salary is directly credited to the bank account.
Il mio stipendio è sufficiente per coprire tutte le mie spese mensili.
My salary is enough to cover all my monthly expenses.
Use 'il mio' (my) before 'stipendio' as it is a masculine singular noun.
Ho ricevuto lo stipendio in anticipo questo mese, il che è stato molto utile.
I received my salary early this month, which was very helpful.
Here, 'lo' is used as the definite article before 'stipendio' because it starts with 'st'.
Molti giovani faticano a trovare un lavoro con uno stipendio decente.
Many young people struggle to find a job with a decent salary.
'Uno stipendio' (a salary) is used with the indefinite article 'uno' because 'stipendio' starts with 'st'.
Lo stipendio di un insegnante varia molto a seconda del livello di esperienza.
A teacher's salary varies greatly depending on the level of experience.
'Lo stipendio di un insegnante' shows possession using 'di' (of).
Dopo anni di lavoro, spero di ottenere un aumento dello stipendio.
After years of work, I hope to get a salary increase.
'Un aumento dello stipendio' uses the preposition 'di' (of) combined with the definite article 'lo' (the).
È importante negoziare lo stipendio prima di accettare un nuovo impiego.
It's important to negotiate the salary before accepting a new job.
The verb 'negoziare' (to negotiate) is followed directly by 'lo stipendio'.
Con il mio stipendio attuale, posso permettermi un piccolo appartamento in centro.
With my current salary, I can afford a small apartment in the city center.
'Con il mio stipendio' uses the preposition 'con' (with).
Hanno bloccato gli stipendi per un anno a causa della crisi economica.
They froze salaries for a year due to the economic crisis.
Here, 'gli stipendi' (the salaries) is the plural form of 'stipendio'.
よく混同される語
While often used interchangeably in general conversation, 'stipendio' usually refers to a fixed monthly salary (e.g., for office jobs), whereas 'salario' can imply wages paid per hour/day, often for manual labor.
More general than 'stipendio'. 'Paga' simply means 'pay' and can encompass various forms of payment, including 'stipendio' or 'salario', but also other non-regular payments.
Refers to general earnings or profit. 'Stipendio' is a specific type of regular earning from employment, while 'guadagno' is broader and can include income from investments, sales, etc.
間違えやすい
Often confused with general earnings or income. However, 'stipendio' specifically refers to a regular, fixed payment for employment, typically paid monthly.
It's not any money you get, but specifically the regular salary you receive from an employer.
Il mio stipendio arriva il 27 di ogni mese. (My salary arrives on the 27th of every month.)
While similar to 'stipendio', 'salario' often implies a payment calculated on an hourly or daily basis, or for manual labor. 'Stipendio' is more common for white-collar, monthly-paid positions.
Think of 'salario' as wages (hourly/daily) and 'stipendio' as a fixed monthly salary.
Il salario orario in questo lavoro è buono. (The hourly wage in this job is good.)
'Paga' is a more general term for 'pay' or 'payment'. It can refer to 'stipendio' or 'salario', but also other forms of payment. It's often used informally.
'Paga' is an umbrella term; 'stipendio' and 'salario' are more specific types of pay.
La paga per il lavoro extra è fantastica. (The pay for the extra work is great.)
'Guadagno' means 'earnings' or 'profit'. It refers to the total money earned, which could include 'stipendio' but also other sources of income, or profits from a business.
'Stipendio' is one source of income; 'guadagno' is the sum of all income or profit.
I miei guadagni quest'anno sono aumentati. (My earnings this year have increased.)
'Reddito' means 'income' in a broader, more formal sense, often used in financial or tax contexts. It refers to all sources of income, not just employment.
'Stipendio' is a specific type of employment income; 'reddito' is total income from all sources.
Dobbiamo dichiarare il nostro reddito annuale. (We need to declare our annual income.)
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使い方
In Italian, 'stipendio' specifically refers to a regular payment for work, usually paid monthly. It's often associated with employees who receive a salary. While it can sometimes be used more generally for income, it's best to reserve it for salaried work.
A common mistake is using 'stipendio' for any type of income. For example, if you're talking about money you earn from a freelance job or a one-off payment, 'compenso' or 'guadagno' might be more appropriate. 'Stipendio' implies a consistent, recurring payment from an employer.
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Basic Meaning of 'Stipendio'
Remember that 'stipendio' is the Italian word for salary or wages. It refers to the regular payment you receive for your work.
Singular and Plural
The singular form is 'stipendio' (a salary). The plural form is 'stipendi' (salaries). Note the change from -o to -i.
Related Verbs
You might hear verbs like 'ricevere lo stipendio' (to receive the salary) or 'pagare lo stipendio' (to pay the salary).
Contextual Use
Use 'stipendio' when talking about your monthly or regular earnings from a job. It's often associated with employment.
Not for One-Off Payments
'Stipendio' is for regular payments. For a one-time payment for a service, you might use 'compenso' (compensation or fee).
Common Phrase: 'Fine mese'
You'll often hear 'aspettare lo stipendio a fine mese' (to wait for the salary at the end of the month).
Italian Work Culture
In Italy, salaries are typically paid monthly. So 'stipendio mensile' (monthly salary) is a very common term.
Distinction from 'Paga'
While similar, 'paga' can be more general and sometimes refers to an hourly or daily wage. 'Stipendio' usually implies a fixed monthly or regular payment for a professional position. Think of 'stipendio' as salary and 'paga' as pay or wage.
Example Sentence 1
Il mio stipendio è sufficiente. (My salary is enough.)
Example Sentence 2
Ogni mese ricevo lo stipendio. (Every month I receive the salary.)
暗記しよう
記憶術
Imagine a STIP-end-io is what you get at the END of the month. Your hard work has a 'stip-end' with money!
視覚的連想
Picture a stack of cash or a direct deposit notification hitting your bank account, specifically at the 'end-io' of a period, representing your salary.
Word Web
チャレンジ
Try to form a sentence in Italian about receiving your salary. For example, 'Il mio stipendio arriva ogni mese.' (My salary arrives every month.) Or, 'Lavoro duro per il mio stipendio.' (I work hard for my salary.)
自分をテスト 66 問
What is 'stipendio'?
Stipendio means salary or a regular payment for work.
Which of these words is similar to 'stipendio'?
'Paga' is a synonym for 'stipendio', both referring to payment for work.
When do people usually receive 'stipendio'?
'Stipendio' is typically a regular payment, most commonly received monthly for employees.
You get 'stipendio' after buying groceries.
'Stipendio' is payment for work, not something you get after buying groceries.
'Stipendio' is money you earn from your job.
Yes, 'stipendio' refers to the money received as a regular payment for work.
You give 'stipendio' to your employer.
No, your employer gives 'stipendio' to you for your work.
Write a short sentence about someone receiving their 'stipendio'.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
Maria riceve il suo stipendio alla fine del mese per il suo lavoro.
Describe a simple situation where 'stipendio' is important for someone.
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Sample answer
Per pagare le bollette e comprare cibo, ho bisogno del mio stipendio.
Complete the sentence: 'Il __________ di un insegnante non è sempre alto.'
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Sample answer
Il stipendio di un insegnante non è sempre alto.
Cosa aspetta Marco ogni mese per pagare l'affitto?
Read this passage:
Marco lavora in un ufficio. Ogni mese, lui aspetta il suo stipendio per pagare l'affitto e fare la spesa. Per Marco, lo stipendio è molto importante.
Cosa aspetta Marco ogni mese per pagare l'affitto?
The passage states, 'Marco lavora in un ufficio. Ogni mese, lui aspetta il suo stipendio per pagare l'affitto.'
The passage states, 'Marco lavora in un ufficio. Ogni mese, lui aspetta il suo stipendio per pagare l'affitto.'
Quando riceve Giulia il suo stipendio?
Read this passage:
La mia amica Giulia ha iniziato un nuovo lavoro. Ora lei riceve uno stipendio ogni due settimane. È contenta perché può comprare nuove cose per la casa.
Quando riceve Giulia il suo stipendio?
The passage says, 'Ora lei riceve uno stipendio ogni due settimane.'
The passage says, 'Ora lei riceve uno stipendio ogni due settimane.'
Cosa fa Mario con il suo stipendio?
Read this passage:
Mario è un cameriere e lavora in un ristorante. Alla fine del mese, riceve il suo stipendio. Con questi soldi, può andare in vacanza con la sua famiglia.
Cosa fa Mario con il suo stipendio?
The passage states, 'Con questi soldi, può andare in vacanza con la sua famiglia.'
The passage states, 'Con questi soldi, può andare in vacanza con la sua famiglia.'
Listen for when the paycheck was deposited.
Listen for what the speaker is asking for.
Listen for what was discussed during the interview.
Read this aloud:
Il mio stipendio arriva il 27 di ogni mese.
Focus: stipendio
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Uno stipendio equo è importante per tutti.
Focus: equo
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Sto cercando un lavoro con un buon stipendio.
Focus: buon
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This sentence means 'My salary is low.'
This sentence means 'I receive my salary on the 27th of the month.'
This sentence means 'I would like a higher salary.'
Dopo anni di duro lavoro, ho finalmente ottenuto un aumento del mio ____________.
The context implies a payment for work, so 'stipendio' (salary) is the correct choice.
Molte persone cercano un lavoro che offra un buono ____________ e benefit.
In the context of looking for a job, a 'buono stipendio' (good salary) is a common desire.
Il calcolo dello ____________ netto può essere complicato a causa delle tasse.
'Stipendio netto' (net salary) refers to the amount received after taxes, fitting the context.
Per vivere in questa città, è necessario avere uno ____________ piuttosto alto.
To live in a city, a high 'stipendio' (salary) is often required to cover living costs.
Molti professionisti freelance non hanno un ____________ fisso ogni mese.
Freelancers often have variable income, meaning they don't have a 'stipendio fisso' (fixed salary).
Il sindacato sta negoziando per un aumento dello ____________ per tutti i dipendenti.
Unions typically negotiate for 'stipendio' (salary) increases for their members.
Sei soddisfatto del tuo stipendio attuale o cerchi un lavoro con una remunerazione migliore?
The question asks if you are satisfied with your current salary or looking for a better-paying job. The correct answer reflects dissatisfaction and the desire for a better job.
Quale espressione si usa comunemente per indicare che il tuo stipendio è stato depositato in banca?
'È arrivato' is the most common and natural way to say that something (like a payment) has arrived or been deposited.
In un contesto lavorativo, cosa si intende per 'negoziare lo stipendio'?
'Negoziare lo stipendio' specifically refers to the act of discussing and agreeing upon the amount of pay, often with the aim of increasing it.
Un 'aumento di stipendio' significa che la retribuzione mensile è diminuita.
An 'aumento di stipendio' means a salary increase, so the monthly remuneration has gone up, not down.
Se il tuo stipendio è 'congelato', significa che non riceverai più pagamenti.
If your salary is 'congelato' (frozen), it means it remains at the same level without an increase, not that payments stop entirely.
Il termine 'stipendio' si riferisce principalmente a una retribuzione fissa e regolare per un lavoro dipendente.
'Stipendio' is indeed used for a fixed, regular payment for employed work, distinguishing it from 'paga' (hourly/daily wage) or 'compenso' (fee for a service).
Listen for how the economic crisis affected the salary.
Listen for the connection between the salary and the dream vacation.
Listen for what influences the average salary in Italy.
Read this aloud:
Ho negoziato un ottimo stipendio per il mio nuovo ruolo.
Focus: stipendio, negoziato, ruolo
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Credi che il tuo stipendio rifletta il tuo valore sul mercato del lavoro?
Focus: stipendio, rifletta, mercato
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Senza uno stipendio fisso, è difficile pianificare il futuro.
Focus: stipendio, fisso, pianificare
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Nonostante la sua immensa ricchezza, ha continuato a lavorare per un magro ___ per mantenere un senso di normalità.
In this context, 'stipendio' (salary/wage) fits best to describe a regular payment for work, even if small, maintaining a sense of normality. 'Guadagno' is more general income, 'profitto' is profit, and 'compenso' is compensation, which can be broader than a regular salary.
Il direttore ha promesso un aumento del ___ a tutti i dipendenti meritevoli, riconoscendo il loro duro lavoro.
'Stipendio' is the most appropriate term for a regular payment received by employees. 'Assegno' is a check, 'ricavo' is revenue, and 'introito' is income, but 'stipendio' specifically refers to the salary paid for work.
Per far fronte all'aumento del costo della vita, molti chiedono un adeguamento del proprio ___.
When discussing the cost of living in relation to one's regular earnings from work, 'stipendio' (salary) is the most direct and common term. 'Indennizzo' is indemnity, 'reddito' is general income, and 'emolumento' is emolument, a more formal term for payment.
La disparità tra il ___ dei dirigenti e quello degli operai ha generato un acceso dibattito.
'Stipendio' is the best fit for the regular payment of executives and workers in a general sense, highlighting the disparity. While 'salario' can also mean salary, 'stipendio' is often used for monthly payments, and in this context, it effectively conveys the idea of their regular earnings. 'Onorario' is a fee for professionals, and 'parcella' is a bill or invoice.
Dopo anni di dedizione, il professore universitario aspirava a un ___ più consono al suo prestigio accademico.
A university professor receives a regular 'stipendio' (salary) for their work. While 'compenso' (compensation) is broader, 'stipendio' specifically refers to their fixed regular payment. 'Onorario' is a professional fee, and 'assegno' is a check.
Il giovane impiegato, pur con un buon ____, sentiva il bisogno di nuove sfide professionali.
'Stipendio' is the most appropriate word for the regular payment received by an employee. 'Incasso' refers to receipts or takings, 'guadagno' is a general term for gain or earnings, and 'profitto' is profit, none of which fit as precisely as 'stipendio' in this context.
The speaker is talking about their salary and company profits.
The speaker is discussing their desired lifestyle and salary requirements.
The speaker is discussing salary disparities.
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Ritieni che uno stipendio elevato sia sempre sinonimo di felicità e realizzazione professionale?
Focus: stipendio, elevato, sinonimo, felicità, realizzazione professionale
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Quali fattori, oltre allo stipendio, consideri fondamentali nella scelta di un lavoro?
Focus: fattori, oltre, stipendio, fondamentali, scelta, lavoro
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Immagina di dover negoziare il tuo stipendio per una nuova posizione. Come ti prepareresti e cosa chiederesti?
Focus: negoziare, stipendio, nuova posizione, prepareresti, chiederesti
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This sentence means 'Finally, the salary has arrived.' 'Finalmente' (finally) often starts a sentence or comes before the verb.
This sentence translates to 'They promised a salary increase.' 'Aumento di stipendio' is a common phrase.
This means 'With his/her salary, he/she manages to travel.' 'Riesce a' means 'he/she manages to'.
This sentence describes the successful outcome of years of hard work leading to a salary increase.
This sentence emphasizes the stability of one's salary despite broader economic challenges, highlighting career steadfastness.
This sentence illustrates the sensitive nature of salary discussions in contractual negotiations, requiring careful handling.
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Basic Meaning of 'Stipendio'
Remember that 'stipendio' is the Italian word for salary or wages. It refers to the regular payment you receive for your work.
Singular and Plural
The singular form is 'stipendio' (a salary). The plural form is 'stipendi' (salaries). Note the change from -o to -i.
Related Verbs
You might hear verbs like 'ricevere lo stipendio' (to receive the salary) or 'pagare lo stipendio' (to pay the salary).
Contextual Use
Use 'stipendio' when talking about your monthly or regular earnings from a job. It's often associated with employment.
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