Translation of Spanish word "préstamo" to English
préstamo
/pɾesˈtamo/
Meaning
Verba sum of money borrowed, typically from a bank or other financial institution
How to use
Préstamo ('loan / borrowing') is masculine. It is a noun, not a verb, though prestó (with accent) is the preterite of prestar. Solicitar un préstamo — To apply for a loan.
🇬🇧 English
loan
Example
El préstamo fue aprobado después de varios meses de espera.
The loan was approved after several months of waiting.
Debes devolver el préstamo dentro de un año.
You must return the loan within a year.
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Common phrases
- préstamo bancario— bank loan
- préstamo a largo plazo— long-term loan
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What does the Spanish word "préstamo" mean?▼
The Spanish word "préstamo" means "loan" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "El préstamo fue aprobado después de varios meses de espera." (which translates as "The loan was approved after several months of waiting.").
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