canjear
/kanxeˈaɾ/
To redeem in Spanish is canjear.
The verb canjear is used specifically when you are exchanging one thing, such as coupons, points or vouchers, for something else of value like a product or cash. The noun el canje refers to the actual transaction or the act of exchanging/redeeming.
Meaning: to convert into cash (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
The past participle of canjear is canjeado, which you can use to form perfect tenses or as an adjective meaning 'redeemed' or 'exchanged'.
How do you pronounce it?
/kanxeˈaɾ/
Did you know?
- While canjear is used for redeeming points or vouchers, using it in a religious sense would imply you are trying to trade your soul for a physical product.
- The history of canjear can be traced back to the Gaulish word cambion, connecting modern commercial exchanges to ancient Celtic trade terminology.
- While canjear is used for points or vouchers, the word redimir is used for spiritual redemption or recovering mortgaged property.
Examples in context
- Por favor, ¿puede canjear este cupón por el producto gratuito?Could you please redeem this coupon for the free product?
- El acto de redimir nuestras acciones nos brinda una oportunidad de cambio.The act of redeeming our actions gives us an opportunity for change.
- ¿Puedes cambiar este vale por un artículo diferente?Can you redeem this voucher for a different item?
- Estoy tratando de recuperar los puntos que perdí en el juego.I'm trying to redeem the points I lost in the game.
- Puedo canjear este cupón por dinero.I can redeem this coupon for money.
- Ella quiere canjear sus puntos de recompensa.She wants to redeem her reward points.
- ¿Dónde puedo canjear estos vales?Where can I redeem these vouchers?
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are discussing how to use some gift cards at a store.
- MateoSofía, ¿podemos canjear estas tarjetas hoy?Sofía, can we redeem these cards today?
- SofíaSí, Mateo, podemos canjearlas por efectivo.Yes, Mateo, we can redeem them for cash.
- MateoEs una buena idea.That is a good idea.
- SofíaVamos a la caja ahora.Let's go to the register now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “redeem” translations and entries canjear, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries canjear, CC BY-SA 4.0.
