abono
“abono” means “season ticket” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
season ticket, pass
Also: subscription
📝 In Action
He comprado un abono para el metro este mes.
A1I bought a metro pass for this month.
Tengo un abono de temporada para ver al Real Madrid.
A2I have a season ticket to watch Real Madrid.
El abono del teatro incluye seis funciones.
B1The theater subscription includes six performances.
fertilizer
Also: compost
📝 In Action
Las plantas necesitan abono para crecer fuertes.
A2Plants need fertilizer to grow strong.
Utilizamos abono orgánico en nuestro huerto.
B1We use organic compost in our vegetable garden.
El abono natural es mejor para el medio ambiente.
B1Natural fertilizer is better for the environment.
payment, credit
Also: deposit
📝 In Action
He recibido el abono de mi salario hoy.
B1I received the credit of my salary today.
Tienes que realizar el abono antes del viernes.
B2You have to make the payment before Friday.
El banco confirmó el abono en su cuenta.
B2The bank confirmed the deposit into your account.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "abono" in Spanish:
compost→credit→deposit→fertilizer→pass→payment→season ticket→subscription→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: abono
Question 1 of 3
If you buy a card that lets you ride the train all month, what are you buying?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the verb 'abonar', which comes from the Latin 'bonus' meaning 'good'. Originally, it meant making something good—like making land 'good' with nutrients or making a debt 'good' with payment.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'abono' the same as 'suscripción'?
Very similar! 'Abono' is usually used for physical things like transport passes or stadium seats, while 'suscripción' is more common for digital services like Netflix or magazines.
How do I say 'to fertilize'?
You use the verb 'abonar'. For example: 'Tengo que abonar el jardín' (I have to fertilize the garden).
Can 'abono' be a verb?
Technically, 'abono' is also the 'I' form of the verb 'abonar' in the present tense (e.g., 'Yo abono la cuenta' meaning 'I pay the bill'). However, as a standalone noun, it means pass, fertilizer, or payment.