a sueldo

for hire

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for hire Used for someone who is paid to perform a particular service, often with a negative implication. For example, asesino a sueldo means “contract killer” or “hitman.”

SP: Contrataron a un hacker a sueldo para robar la información.

EN: They hired a hacker for hire to steal the information.

Estás a sueldo, necesitan páginas.

You're on the payroll; they need pages.

— State and Main (2000)

No una a sueldo.

Not a paid one.

— “Cumbres Borrascosas” (2026)

No se olvide que es un sirviente a sueldo en esta casa ¡Un profesor!

Don’t forget that you’re a hired servant in this house. A professor!

— Black (2005)