acreedor
“acreedor” means “creditor” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
creditor
Also: lender
📝 In Action
El banco es el principal acreedor de la empresa.
B2The bank is the company's main creditor.
Muchos acreedores están preocupados por la crisis.
B2Many creditors are worried about the crisis.
Si no pagamos a tiempo, el acreedor puede cobrarnos intereses.
C1If we don't pay on time, the lender can charge us interest.
deserving
Also: entitled to
📝 In Action
Su gran esfuerzo lo hizo acreedor al primer premio.
C1His great effort made him deserving of the first prize.
Es acreedor de un gran respeto por su carrera.
C1He is entitled to great respect for his career.
Ese comportamiento lo hace acreedor a una sanción.
C2That behavior makes him deserving of a penalty.
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Quick Quiz: acreedor
Question 1 of 3
If you borrow $100 from a bank, who is the 'acreedor'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'accredere', which means 'to trust' or 'to believe'. It is the same root as the English word 'credit'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'acreedor' only used for money?
While its most common use is financial (someone you owe money to), it is also used formally to mean someone who deserves respect, a prize, or even a punishment.
Can I use 'acreedor' for a person, or just a bank?
You can use it for both. Any person who is owed something is technically an acreedor.
How do I make it feminine?
Simply add an 'a' at the end: 'acreedora'. This is used if the creditor is a woman or if you are talking about a company (una empresa acreedora).