How to Say "to liquidate" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to liquidate” is “saldar” — B1 level.
Examples
Necesito saldar mi deuda con el banco este mes.
I need to pay off my debt with the bank this month.
La tienda va a saldar toda la ropa de verano.
The store is going to sell off all the summer clothes.
El equipo saldó el encuentro con una victoria.
The team settled the match with a victory.
Saldar vs. Pagar
While 'pagar' just means to give money for something, 'saldar' specifically means paying something off completely so that nothing else is owed.
Using 'con'
When you want to say HOW you finished something, use 'con'. For example: 'Saldó la deuda con un último pago' (He settled the debt with one last payment).
Using it for everyday small payments
Mistake: “Voy a saldar el café.”
Correction: Voy a pagar el café.
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