Salario
In short
Salario is the Spanish and Italian word for a fixed regular payment made by an employer to an employee for work performed.
In plain words
It is the money you receive in your bank account for doing your job. This amount is usually agreed upon before you start working. It covers your basic income for the period you worked.
A simple example
If you work at a bakery for a set monthly rate, that monthly amount is your salario. You receive this sum every month regardless of how many extra hours you might work.
Why it matters
It provides financial stability for workers and allows them to plan their spending. For businesses, it is a major part of their running costs and must be managed carefully.
Easy to mix up
It is often confused with 'bono', which is an extra bonus rather than a fixed base pay.