pension

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BrE /ˈpenʃən/ AmE /ˈpenʃən/

noun en → es

1 RETIREMENT BENEFIT [singular] B1

money that people receive regularly when they are old and no longer work, or after a certain number of years in the same job

pensión, jubilación

  • receive a pension from somewhere

Collocations state pension · company pension scheme

  • She receives a good state pension.

    Ella recibe una buena pensión estatal.

2 HOUSING [singular] B2

a flat or house that is provided for older people who cannot look after themselves and need help with everyday tasks

residencia, asilo de ancianos

  • live in a pension

Collocations pension for the elderly · care home

  • He lives in a small pension.

    Él vive en una pequeña residencia.