A1 — Beginnerverb
pagare
to pay
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
versaresaldarecorrisponderesborsare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
ricevereincassarefarsi pagaredebitare
Usage note
'Pagare' is general. 'Saldare' = to settle a debt in full. 'Versare' = to deposit/transfer money. 'Sborsare' = to shell out (colloquial, often implies reluctance).
Example
"Puoi pagare con la carta di credito?"
"Can you pay by credit card?"
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