período de gracia
/peɾiodo de ɡɾaθja/from spelling rules
The English phrase "grace period" is translated into Spanish as período de gracia.
The phrase período de gracia is used in both formal legal/financial contexts and general contexts to describe a window of time where a penalty is waived.
Meaning: a length of time during which rules or penalties are waived or deferred (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
This expression is a literal translation of "period of grace". The word período means "period" and gracia means "grace".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, you may hear Plazo de tolerancia for grace period. In Spain, you may hear Período de carencia or Período sin intereses for grace period.
How do you pronounce it?
/peɾiodo de ɡɾaθja/
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Examples in context
- La empresa otorgó un período de gracia de 30 días para pagar la factura.The company granted a grace period of 30 days to pay the invoice.
- Período de gracia de 15 díasGrace period of 15 days
- Tengo un período de gracia para pagar la factura.I have a grace period to pay the bill.
- El banco ofrece un período de gracia de diez días.The bank offers a ten-day grace period.
- Aprovecha el período de gracia para renovar tu suscripción.Take advantage of the grace period to renew your subscription.
Example conversation
María and Javier are discussing a loan payment.
- MaríaJavier, ¿pagaste ya la cuota del préstamo?Javier, did you already pay the loan installment?
- JavierTodavía estoy en el período de gracia.I am still in the grace period.
- MaríaEntonces no te cobrarán intereses todavía.Then they won't charge you interest yet.
- JavierExacto, pero lo pagaré mañana.Exactly, but I will pay it tomorrow.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, gracia, período, CC BY-SA 4.0.
