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pagar
[pah-GAR]
verb
to pay
1.
to give money in exchange for goods or services
I need to pay the bill.
Preciso pagar a conta.
2.
to settle a debt or obligation
He finally paid back the loan.
Ele finalmente pagou o empréstimo.
3.
to suffer consequences or face punishment
He will pay for his mistakes.
Ele vai pagar pelos seus erros.
4.
to be profitable or worthwhile
The investment paid off.
O investimento valeu a pena.
Synonyms
desembolsar
liquidar
saldar
custear
Antonyms
receber
cobrar
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
pagar
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
pagar
No significant regional variation
São Paulo
pagar
No significant regional variation
Portugal
pagar
Identical usage; formal context may emphasize 'liquidar' for settlement
Related Idioms & Phrases
pagar na mesma moeda
pagar com a língua
pagar os pratos quebrados
pagar caro
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