no reembolsable
/no ɾeembolsable/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for non refundable is no reembolsable.
Used to describe a payment that cannot be returned to the buyer.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of no (not) and reembolsable (refundable).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, it is common to use no hay devolución to express non refundable. In Puerto Rico, locals say no tiene reintegro to convey non refundable.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase must agree in number with the noun it modifies. Use the plural form no reembolsables if the noun is plural.
How do you pronounce it?
/no ɾeembolsable/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the verb embolsar can mean both 'to put in a bag' and 'to pocket money' illicitly. This double meaning stems from the same historical connection to the word for 'bag'.
- The root of reembolsable comes from the Ancient Greek word βύρσα, which refers to a hide or leather skin used to make bags.
Examples in context
- Los productos en oferta son no reembolsables bajo ninguna circunstancia.The products on sale are non refundable under any circumstances.
- La política de la tienda indica claramente que no se aceptan devoluciones.The store policy clearly states that no returns are accepted.
- Esta es una tarifa no reembolsable.This is a non-refundable rate.
- Esta tarifa es no reembolsable.This fee is non-refundable.
- El depósito es no reembolsable.The deposit is non-refundable.
- La reserva es no reembolsable bajo ninguna circunstancia.The reservation is non-refundable under any circumstances.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are discussing a hotel booking.
- Javier¿Es posible cancelar la reserva?Is it possible to cancel the reservation?
- LucíaLo siento, Javier, pero el pago es no reembolsable.I am sorry, Javier, but the payment is non-refundable.
- JavierQué mala suerte.What bad luck.
- LucíaLo siento mucho, lo siento.I am very sorry, I am sorry.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries no, reembolsable, CC BY-SA 4.0.
