depósito reembolsable
/deposito ɾeembolsable/from spelling rules
The English phrase refundable deposit is translated into Spanish as depósito reembolsable.
This phrase refers to a sum of money paid as a guarantee that is returned to the payer after certain conditions are met.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of depósito (deposit) and the adjective reembolsable (refundable).
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, use depósitos reembolsables, where both the noun and the adjective take the plural suffix -s. Because depósito is a masculine noun, the adjective reembolsable remains in its masculine form, which is identical to the feminine form.
Did you know?
- The word reembolsable comes from bolsa, meaning 'purse' or 'bag'. Literally, to refund something is to put the money back into the payer's bag.
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, a security deposit for a rental is colloquially called a fianza. While depósito is understood, fianza specifically implies a legal guarantee or bond.
- The word depósito can also mean a warehouse or a storage facility. Depending on the context, someone asking for a depósito might be referring to a place to store goods rather than a sum of money.
Examples in context
- El depósito de garantía es reembolsable al finalizar el contrato.The security deposit is refundable at the end of the lease.
- ¿Puedo recuperar mi fianza cuando deje el apartamento?Can I get my deposit back when I leave the apartment?
- ¡Menos mal que este depósito es reembolsable!Luckily, this deposit is refundable!
- El contrato exige un depósito reembolsable.The contract requires a refundable deposit.
- No olvides pedir el depósito reembolsable.Don't forget to ask for the refundable deposit.
- El depósito reembolsable es de cien euros.The refundable deposit is one hundred euros.
Example conversation
Mateo is renting a bike from María.
- MateoHola María, ¿cuánto cuesta alquilar la bicicleta?Hello María, how much does it cost to rent the bike?
- MaríaCuesta diez euros y un depósito reembolsable de veinte.It costs ten euros and a refundable deposit of twenty.
- Mateo¿Cuándo me devuelves el depósito reembolsable?When do you return the refundable deposit to me?
- MaríaTe lo devuelvo en cuanto traigas la bicicleta.I'll return it to you as soon as you bring the bike back.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries depósito, reembolsable, CC BY-SA 4.0.
