How to Say "pawned" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “pawned” is “empeñado” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
adjectiveB2
something left as a guarantee for a loan
Examples
Tengo el reloj empeñado porque necesitaba dinero rápido.
I have the watch pawned because I needed quick money.
Recuperó sus joyas empeñadas después de pagar el préstamo.
She recovered her pawned jewelry after paying off the loan.
Mi palabra está empeñada en este trato.
My word is pledged in this deal.
Describing the Object
When used this way, the word describes the object (like a watch or ring), so the ending must match that object's gender (masculine or feminine).
Confusing with 'sold'
Mistake: “Empeñé mi coche (meaning you sold it).”
Correction: Empeñar means you intend to get it back; vendí means you sold it for good.
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