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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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