Spanish Conversation · Level 39
74 words
Spanish word
deuda
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈdeu̯ða/
Meaning
- feminine noundebt
Example
Tengo una deuda y necesito pagarla.
I have a debt and I need to pay it.
More examples
La deuda limita mis opciones financieras.
The debt limits my financial options.
Core concept
An unpaid invoice on a ledger.
Common phrases
tener una deuda
be in debt
cancelar la deuda
cancel the debt
pagar la deuda
settle the debt
Similar words
préstamo: Money borrowed from a bank or person with a promise to repay later.
crédito: A borrowing limit or arrangement that lets one buy now and pay later.
factura: A bill that records the amount to be paid for goods or services.
saldo: The remaining amount in an account or on a statement.
Definition in Spanish
Obligación legal o moral de devolver una suma adeudada, o la suma misma que se debe a otra persona.
Word origin
From Latin debēre 'to owe' and its past participle debitum 'that which is owed', Spanish deuda denotes an obligation or the sum owed.
Usage tips
- In conversation te debo una commonly means 'I owe you one' (a favor), and estar en deuda con alguien means to be indebted to someone, not necessarily with money.