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endeudarse

English translation of endeudarse

indebted

The Spanish word 'endeudarse' refers to the act of becoming indebted or getting into debt. This verb can be used in the context describing situations where a person, a company, or even a country owes money. The notion of indebting oneself usually implies that a person has borrowed money or has made some financial obligations that they'll have to repay back at some point. It can be seen in various contexts, such as endeudarse con el banco (to become indebted to the bank), or can also refer to becoming indebted in a more figurative sense, as in feeling obliged or owing someone for a favor or kindness.


Example sentences using: endeudarse

No quieres endeudarte, así que es importante que ahorres dinero.

English translation of No quieres endeudarte, así que es importante que ahorres dinero.

You do not want to go into debt, so it is important that you save money.

In this sentence, 'endeudarte' is used as a verb to express the action of one going into debt. The sentence also provides an implication of the importance of saving money to prevent debt.

Si sigues gastando sin control, vas a endeudarte demasiado.

English translation of Si sigues gastando sin control, vas a endeudarte demasiado.

If you continue spending without control, you are going to get into too much debt.

In this example, 'endeudarte' is used to warn someone about the possible consequences of their uncontrolled spending habits. It implies that the person will accumulate a lot of debt if they don't change their ways.

Muchas personas se ven obligadas a endeudarse para pagar sus estudios universitarios.

English translation of Muchas personas se ven obligadas a endeudarse para pagar sus estudios universitarios.

Many people are forced to go into debt to pay for their university studies.

This sentence uses 'endeudarse' to describe a common situation many people face—having to go into debt to finance their higher education. The phrase implies that this is a forced situation, not a preferred choice.

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