Spanish Conversation · Level 80
60 words
Spanish word
prestar
Pronunciation
IPA/pɾesˈtaɾ/
Meaning
- verblend
Example
¿Puedes prestar tu bolígrafo a María?
Could you lend your pen to María?
More examples
¿Me puedes prestar tu coche este fin de semana?
Can you lend me your car this weekend?
Core concept
Allowing another person temporary use of something you own or of a service or attention.
Common phrases
prestar algo a alguien
lend something to someone
prestar dinero a alguien
lend money to someone
Similar words
dejar: An item is left with someone for temporary use, often in an informal or casual way.
dar: An item is given to someone as a permanent transfer of ownership.
alquilar: An item or place is provided for use for a set time in exchange for payment.
ofrecer: Assistance or an item is presented to someone for optional acceptance.
Definition in Spanish
Proporcionar o poner a disposición algo propio para que otra persona lo use por un tiempo, extendiéndose también a servicios o atención.
Word origin
It derives from Latin praestare 'to provide' through Old French and Italian cognates and extends in Spanish to offering services and attention as well as lending objects.
Usage tips
- When naming the recipient, Spanish commonly uses prestar + thing + a + person (prestar el libro a María), where a marks the person who receives the use.