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/ˈdewða/

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Translation

debt

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Word origin

From Latin debita, the plural of debitum ('something owed'), from debere ('to owe'). The same root gives English 'debt' and 'debit'.

Origin
Latin
Root
debita
English cognates
debt, debit

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluraldeudas

Examples

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I have to pay a debt to the bank.

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The country's debt is very large.

¿ saldar ?

When are you going to settle your debt?

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I do not like having debts.

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He paid off all his debts before the end of the year.

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This word is taught in chapter 17, lesson 12: deuda, sincero, protección and 6 more words.