reembolso parcial
/reembolso paɾθjal/from spelling rules
The English phrase "partial refund" is translated into Spanish as reembolso parcial.
The phrase refers to a repayment of only a portion of the total amount paid for a product or service.
What does it mean word for word?
The word reembolso comes from the verb reembolsar, which means to reimburse or refund and parcial means partial.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Devolución parcial is a prevalent expression for a partial refund in Latin America.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective must take the plural suffix -s, resulting in reembolsos parciales.
How do you pronounce it?
/reembolso paɾθjal/
Did you know?
- The word reembolso is built from bolsa, meaning 'bag' or 'purse'. Historically, to reimburse someone was literally to put money back into their purse.
- In Spanish legal documents, a partial refund is often called a reintegro parcial, which literally describes the act of restoring a previous state.
- The term devolución in Latin America can refer to both the act of returning the physical item and the partial refund of the money.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría solicitar un reembolso parcial por el producto defectuoso que recibí.I would like to request a partial refund for the defective product I received.
- Nos disculpamos por las molestias ocasionadas y le haremos un reembolso parcial.We apologize for the inconvenience caused and will provide you with a partial refund.
- Solicité un reembolso parcial por el producto defectuoso.I requested a partial refund for the defective product.
- Solicité un reembolso parcial por el producto dañado.I requested a partial refund for the damaged product.
- ¿Pueden ofrecerme un reembolso parcial en lugar de la devolución?Can you offer me a partial refund instead of a return?
- El cliente aceptó el reembolso parcial sin problemas.The customer accepted the partial refund without any problems.
Example conversation
Elena is complaining to Alejandro, a store clerk, about a scratched item.
- ElenaEste televisor tiene un rayón, quiero un reembolso parcial.This TV has a scratch, I want a partial refund.
- AlejandroLo siento, Elena. Déjame hablar con mi gerente.I'm sorry, Elena. Let me talk to my manager.
- AlejandroPodemos ofrecerte un reembolso parcial por el defecto.We can offer you a partial refund for the defect.
- ElenaEstá bien, Alejandro. Me parece justo.That is fine, Alejandro. It seems fair to me.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries parcial, reembolso, CC BY-SA 4.0.
