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redimir

reh-dee-MEER/reðiˈmiɾ/

to redeem

Also: to rescue, to make up for
VerbB2regular irformal
A colorful illustration of a person helping another person climb out of a deep, dark hole into a bright, sunny field.
gerundredimiendo
past Participleredimido
infinitiveredimir

📝 In Action

Él quiere redimir sus errores del pasado ayudando a los demás.

B2

He wants to redeem his past mistakes by helping others.

Después de años de fracasos, el equipo se redimió ganando el campeonato.

B2

After years of failures, the team redeemed themselves by winning the championship.

La caridad le dio una oportunidad de redimir su imagen pública.

C1

Charity gave him a chance to redeem his public image.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • condenar (to condemn)

Common Collocations

  • redimir una culpa – to atone for a fault
  • redimir al prójimo – to save one's neighbor

to pay off

Also: to buy back
VerbC1regular irformal
A colorful illustration of a person handing a final bag of gold coins to a banker who hands back a deed with a smile.
gerundredimiendo
past Participleredimido
infinitiveredimir

📝 In Action

El gobierno decidió redimir los bonos de deuda.

C1

The government decided to pay off the debt bonds.

Fue a la casa de empeño para redimir su reloj.

B2

He went to the pawn shop to buy back his watch.

Es posible redimir la hipoteca antes de tiempo.

C1

It is possible to pay off the mortgage early.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • amortizar (to pay off / amortize)
  • cancelar (to cancel (a debt))

Antonyms

  • endeudarse (to go into debt)

Common Collocations

  • redimir una hipoteca – to pay off a mortgage
  • redimir bonos – to redeem bonds

🔄 Conjugations

subjunctive

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesredimieran
yoredimiera
túredimieras
vosotrosredimierais
nosotrosredimiéramos
él/ella/ustedredimiera

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesrediman
yoredima
túredimas
vosotrosredimáis
nosotrosredimamos
él/ella/ustedredima

indicative

preterite

ellos/ellas/ustedesredimieron
yoredimí
túredimiste
vosotrosredimisteis
nosotrosredimimos
él/ella/ustedredimió

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesredimían
yoredimía
túredimías
vosotrosredimíais
nosotrosredimíamos
él/ella/ustedredimía

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesredimen
yoredimo
túredimes
vosotrosredimís
nosotrosredimimos
él/ella/ustedredime
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Words that translate to "redimir" in Spanish:

to redeem→to rescue→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: redimir

Question 1 of 3

If someone wants to 'redimir una culpa', what are they doing?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
redención(redemption) — Noun
redentor(redeemer) — Noun
redimible(redeemable) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'redimere', which combines 're-' (again/back) and 'emere' (to buy). It literally means 'to buy back'.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: redeemFrench: racheter

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'redimir' used in everyday conversation?

Not usually. It is a formal word. In casual conversation, people prefer 'arreglar' (to fix) or 'pagar' (to pay).

What is the difference between redimir and salvar?

Salvar is general 'saving' from danger. Redimir implies 'buying back' or 'earning' salvation through an action or payment.

Can you use 'redimir' for coupons?

In some regions, yes (redimir cupones), but 'canjear' is much more common for swapping coupons for products.