prepagado
/pɾepaɡado/from spelling rules
The English phrase "prepaid" is translated into Spanish as prepagado.
The term is used to describe something that has been paid for in advance.
Meaning: paid for in advance (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The word consists of the prefix pre-, which functions identically to the English prefix "pre-", meaning "before".
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, the form must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use prepagada for feminine singular nouns, such as tarjeta (card). Use prepagadas for feminine plural nouns, such as facturas (invoices). Use prepagados for masculine plural nouns, such as servicios (services).
How do you pronounce it?
/pɾepaɡado/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the term prepago is used as a euphemism for sex work, making the noun version of the word potentially risky to use in casual conversation.
- The word prepagado is a 'calque', a word borrowed from English by translating its parts literally, which is why it feels so identical to the English 'prepaid'.
- When referring to a prepaid mobile plan, Spanish speakers often simply say estoy en prepago (I am in prepaid), treating the payment method as a state of being rather than a description of the service.
Examples in context
- Tengo un teléfono prepagoI have a prepaid phone
- He pagado por adelantado el servicio de internetI have paid for the internet service in advance
- Quiero contratar un servicio prepagado de televisiónI want to subscribe to a prepaid television service
- Debo hacer una recarga en mi tarjeta SIM prepagaI need to top up my prepaid SIM card
- Voy a recargar crédito a mi tarjeta SIMI'm going to top up credits on my SIM card
- Necesito poner saldo en mi tarjeta prepagaI need to put credit on my prepaid card
- Quiero comprar una tarjeta SIM prepaga para mi viaje a España.I want to buy a prepaid SIM card for my trip to Spain.
- Estoy buscando una tarjeta de crédito recargable.I am looking for a reloadable prepaid credit card.
- Solo aceptamos el servicio prepagado.We only accept the prepaid service.
- Necesito un chip prepagado para viajar.I need a prepaid chip to travel.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are discussing their travel expenses.
- ElenaElena, ¿pagaste el hotel?Elena, did you pay for the hotel?
- AlejandroSí, el hotel ya está prepagado.Yes, the hotel is already prepaid.
- ElenaPerfecto, no tenemos que preocuparnos.Perfect, we don't have to worry.
- AlejandroExacto, todo está listo.Exactly, everything is ready.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
