débito
/ˈdebito/
The English phrase "debit" translates to Spanish as débito.
The term refers to a sum of money taken out of a bank account. To say "debit card" in Spanish, use the phrase tarjeta de débito.
Meaning: sum of money taken out of a bank account (noun)
Which one should you use?
The term débito is used specifically to distinguish a debit card from a crédito (credit) card.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈdebito/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, a tarjeta de débito is colloquially called a tarjeta de cajero because it is primarily associated with the cajero automático or ATM.
- Spanish has a distinct word debido, which is related to débito but is used as an adjective meaning 'due' or 'appropriate'.
- While débito is used for bank accounts, Spanish speakers use deuda to describe a personal debt owed to a friend or company.
Examples in context
- El cajero automático se tragó mi tarjeta de débito.The ATM has swallowed my debit card.Tatoeba #1080558 by hayastan, translation #564314 by sacredceltic
- Estoy pagando con esta tarjeta de débito.I am paying with this debit card.Tatoeba #8779366 by carlosalberto, translation #8779352 by carlosalberto
- Me descontaron $50 de la cuenta.They debited $50 from the account.
- El débito se aplicó a la cuenta ayer.The debit was applied to the account yesterday.
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Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are checking their bank app at home.
- Javier¿Viste el débito de la luz?Did you see the debit for the electricity?
- SofíaSí, Javier, ya lo vi en el móvil.Yes, Javier, I already saw it on the phone.
- JavierParece que fue un cargo muy alto.It seems like it was a very high charge.
- SofíaEs verdad, tenemos que revisar el recibo.That's true, we have to check the receipt.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry débito, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
