aviso de pago atrasado
/abiso de paɡo atɾasado/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'late notice' is translated into Spanish as aviso de pago atrasado.
This phrase refers to a specific notification sent to an individual who has failed to make a payment by the agreed or required due date.
How does it change in a sentence?
To form the plural avisos de pago atrasados (late payment notices), you must add the plural suffix '-s' to both the noun aviso and the adjective atrasado.
Did you know?
- While pago means 'payment' here, it can also refer to a specific region of vineyards in Spain, particularly in the context of high-quality wine production.
- The noun pago has a surprising connection to the concept of 'peace' via the Latin word 'pāx'. This is because the root 'pag-' relates to things that are 'fixed' or 'settled', whether that is a payment or a peaceful agreement.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, receiving an aviso de pago atrasado might be preceded by a less formal recordatorio, which is a gentle reminder rather than a formal notice of delinquency.
Examples in context
- Olvidé enviarte la notificación de retraso en la entrega del regalo. Lo siento mucho.I forgot to send you the late notice about the gift's delivery. I'm so sorry.
- Perdón por el aviso tardío, pero la reunión se pospuso para mañana.Sorry for the late notice, but the meeting has been rescheduled for tomorrow.
- Recibí un aviso de pago atrasado por la luz.I received a late notice for the electricity.
- No ignores el aviso de pago atrasado de la tarjeta.Do not ignore the late notice from the credit card.
- El aviso de pago atrasado llegó hoy por correo.The late notice arrived today by mail.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are talking in their living room about their monthly bills.
- Mateo¿Viste el aviso de pago atrasado del alquiler?Did you see the late notice for the rent?
- LucíaSí, Mateo, lo vi esta mañana.Yes, Mateo, I saw it this morning.
- MateoTenemos que pagar la deuda de inmediato.We have to pay the debt immediately.
- LucíaNo te preocupes, lo haré ahora mismo.Don't worry, I will do it right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries atrasado, aviso, de, pago, CC BY-SA 4.0.
