How to Say "debt" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “debt” is “deuda” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
nounA1
money owed
Examples
Tengo una gran deuda con el banco.
I have a big debt with the bank.
Necesito pagar mis deudas antes de fin de mes.
I need to pay my debts before the end of the month.
La deuda nacional es un problema serio para el país.
The national debt is a serious problem for the country.
Feminine Noun
Remember that 'deuda' is always feminine, so you must use 'la deuda' and 'una deuda'.
Using the wrong verb for 'to owe'
Mistake: “Hacer una deuda (To make a debt)”
Correction: The correct verb is 'tener una deuda' (to have a debt) or 'deber dinero' (to owe money). 'Contraer una deuda' means to get into debt.
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