Spanish Conversation · Level 101
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Spanish word
abono
Pronunciation
IPA/aˈβono/
Meaning
- masculine noundeposit
Example
Hice un abono en la cuenta esta mañana.
I made a deposit into the account this morning.
More examples
El abono bancario suele reflejarse en la cuenta en dos días hábiles.
The bank transfer usually appears in the account within two business days.
Core concept
A credit entry showing money added to an account.
Common phrases
abono bancario
bank transfer
comprobante de abono
payment receipt
abono en efectivo
cash payment
Similar words
pago: Payment made to buy goods or pay for a service.
cuota: Regular fixed amount paid periodically for dues or loan installments.
depósito: Money deposited into an account for safekeeping or processing.
suscripción: Regular fee paid to access a service or receive a publication.
Definition in Spanish
Pago, ingreso o cuota aplicado a una cuenta o contrato, a veces de forma periódica (por ejemplo, abono de transporte); también nombre para un fertilizante.
Word origin
From Spanish abonar "to pay", ultimately from Medieval Latin abbonare meaning to make a payment, originally used for settling accounts.
Usage tips
- On bank statements 'abono' usually marks a credit (money in), so it indicates an incoming payment rather than a withdrawal.