vence
/benθe/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'something is due' is expressed in Spanish as vence.
vence is used to indicate that a deadline for a payment, a document or a task has been reached. It is also used to describe the expiration of a period of validity.
How does it change in a sentence?
vence is the third-person singular present indicative form of the verb vencer, which means 'to expire' or 'to be due'.
How do you pronounce it?
/benθe/
Did you know?
- While vence refers to a deadline, the verb vencer can also mean 'to overcome' or 'to defeat' an opponent in a physical or metaphorical struggle.
- The word vencer shares a root with the English word 'conquer'. Both derive from the Latin vincere meaning 'to conquer'.
- In Spanish food labeling, you will see the phrase fecha de vencimiento to indicate the 'best before' or 'expiration' date. This frames the food as having been 'defeated' by time.
Examples in context
- El informe debe entregarse antes del viernesThe report must be turned in before Friday
- El proyecto tiene fecha límite el 30 de junioThe project has a deadline of June 30th
- La tarea de matemáticas hay que entregarla el lunesThe math homework has to be handed in on Monday
- Te toca para el lunes entregar los informesIt's your turn to hand in the reports by Monday
- La factura vence hoy.The invoice is due today.
- La factura vence mañana.The invoice is due tomorrow.
- El plazo de la tarea vence hoy.The deadline for the assignment is due today.
- El pago vence a finales de mes.The payment is due at the end of the month.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are discussing their monthly bills at home.
- Javier¿Sabes si la cuenta de la luz vence ya?Do you know if the electricity bill is due now?
- SofíaSí, Javier, la cuenta vence este viernes.Yes, Javier, the bill is due this Friday.
- JavierEntonces tengo que pagarla pronto.Then I have to pay it soon.
- SofíaEs mejor que lo hagas hoy mismo.It is better if you do it today.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
