Translation of "Pagaban" in English

Gruñía porque no le pagaban bastante.

He grumbled because they didn't pay him enough.

Y no me pagaban aportes, ni nada.

and no contributions, anything.

pagaban su viaje a América en efectivo.

paid for their voyage to America in cash.

Las velas con disparos de pistola; siempre pagaban una generosa compensación por los daños causados.

out the candles with pistol-shots; they always  paid generous compensation for damage caused.