How to Say "lent" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “lent” is “prestado” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
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.
Adjective Agreement
As an adjective, prestado must change its ending to match the thing it describes in gender (masculine/feminine) and number (singular/plural). For example: la bicicleta prestada (feminine singular) or los zapatos prestados (masculine plural).
Lent vs. Borrowed
Mistake: “Using *prestado* only for items you lent out. Remember, this word describes the state of the object, regardless of who gave or received it.”
Correction: Use the phrase *pedir prestado* (literally 'to ask for something lent') when you want to borrow something.
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