How to Say ‘I will pay in cash.’ in Mexican Spanish
Voy a pagar en efectivo.
boy ah pah-GAHR ehn eh-fehk-TEE-boh
[boy ah pah-GAHR ehn eh-fehk-TEE-boh]
Phrase Breakdown
Voy
[boy]
I am going
From ir, this forms a near-future expression with a plus another verb.
Al final de la comida, digo: Voy a pagar en efectivo.
At the end of the meal, I say: I am going to pay in cash.
a
[ah]
to
Here it links voy with the next verb to form going to.
Si ya decidí, digo: Voy a pagar en efectivo.
If I've already decided, I say: I am going to pay in cash.
pagar
[pah-GAHR]
pay
A common verb used when settling the bill.
Cuando saco los billetes, digo: Voy a pagar en efectivo.
When I take out the bills, I say: I am going to pay in cash.
en
[ehn]
in
A preposition meaning in, on, or by depending on context. Here it means in.
Para aclararlo, digo: Voy a pagar en efectivo.
To make it clear, I say: I am going to pay in cash.
efectivo
[eh-fehk-TEE-boh]
cash
Money in bills and coins, not card.
Si no uso tarjeta, digo: Voy a pagar en efectivo.
If I'm not using a card, I say: I am going to pay in cash.
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