Spanish Conversation · Level 134
45 words
Spanish word
desembolso
Pronunciation
IPA/desemˈbolso/
Meaning
- masculine nounpayment
Example
Los desembolsos han aumentado este mes.
Payments have increased this month.
More examples
El desembolso fue mayor de lo previsto.
The disbursement was greater than expected.
Core concept
An amount of money paid out to cover an obligation.
Common phrases
hacer un desembolso
make a disbursement
gran desembolso
large disbursement
Similar words
pago: Money paid to settle a bill, invoice, or promised obligation.
gasto: Money spent on everyday living, consumption, or routine services.
cargo: Amount debited from an account or charged to a card.
importe: Amount listed on an invoice, bill, or receipt.
Definition in Spanish
Pago o entrega de dinero para cubrir un gasto o una obligación.
Word origin
From Spanish desembolsar, formed from des- 'out' plus embolsar 'to handle money in a purse', with embolsar from bolsa 'purse' (Latin bursa).
Usage tips
- Used mainly in financial, accounting, or formal contexts for actual sums paid out; in everyday speech pago is more common.
Other meanings
- disbursementnoun
- outlaynoun
- expensenoun
Opposites
- ingresorevenuenoun
Related words
- desembolsarpay outverb
- reembolsoreimbursementnoun