How to Say "lien" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “lien” is “embargo” — B2 level.

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embargo

NounB2formal

a legal claim on property

A small, cozy house with a large, official legal seal or padlock placed on the front door by a formal person, representing the seizure of property.

Examples

El banco inició el proceso de embargo de su casa por falta de pago.

The bank began the foreclosure process on his house for non-payment.

Recibió una orden de embargo sobre su salario para pagar la deuda.

He received a wage garnishment order to pay the debt.

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Related Translations

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