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“go into debt” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/endeuˈðaɾ/

Example

María se endeudó después de comprar el coche.

María went into debt after buying the car.

Illustration for endeudar (go into debt)

How to say “go into debt” in Spanish

“Go into debt” in Spanish is endeudar.

Person surrounded by stacks of unpaid bills and notices.

Full entry for endeudar: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with endeudar

Me endeudé con el banco para pagar la reforma.

I went into debt with the bank to pay for the renovation.

Tips for using endeudar

  • Commonly used reflexively to mean go into debt; indicate the creditor with con (endeudarse con el banco) and the cause with por (endeudarse por una compra).

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