prestado

press-TAH-dohpresˈtaðo

“prestado” means “lent” in Spanish (describing an object given out).

lent, borrowed

Also: on loan

AdjectivemA2

Mexico

A bright red book is being passed from one hand to another, symbolizing the action of lending.

📝 In Action

Este libro es prestado, tengo que devolverlo mañana.

This book is borrowed, I have to return it tomorrow.

La ropa prestada siempre es más cómoda.

Borrowed clothes are always more comfortable.

El dinero prestado debe manejarse con cuidado.

Lent money must be handled carefully.

Word Connections

Synonyms

cedido (yielded)

Antonyms

propio (one's own)

Common Collocations

dinero prestado – borrowed money
ropa prestada – borrowed clothes
pedir prestado – to ask to borrow

Idioms & Expressions

a la hora prestada – at the specific time agreed upon (often implying urgency)

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "prestado" in Spanish:

borrowed→lent→on loan→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: prestado

Question 1 of 1

Choose the correct form: 'La cámara que estoy usando es ______.'

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼

prestar(to lend) — Verb

préstamo(loan) — Noun

prestamista(lender) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

cansado pasado

📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin verb *praestare*, which originally meant 'to stand before' or 'to offer/provide.' Over time, it specifically evolved to mean providing something temporarily with the expectation of return.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: prestadoItalian: prestato

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between *prestado* and *préstamo*?

*Prestado* is an adjective meaning 'lent' or 'borrowed' (e.g., 'the borrowed car'). *Préstamo* is a noun meaning 'loan' or 'the act of lending' (e.g., 'I got a loan from the bank').