deuda

Asturian

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish deuda. Compare native delda.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈdeu̯da/ [ˈd̪øu.ð̞a]
• Rhymes: -eu̯da
• Syllabification: deu‧da

Noun

deuda f (plural deudes)

1. debt

   Synonyms: delda, llácara, (colloquial) pufu

Further reading

• “deuda”, in Diccionariu de la llingua asturiana [Dictionary of the Asturian Language] (in Asturian), 1st edition, Academy of the Asturian Language [Asturian: Academia de la Llingua Asturiana], 2000, →ISBN

Spanish

Etymology

Inherited from Old Spanish debda, from Latin dēbita, neuter plural of dēbitus, past participle of dēbēre. Doublet of débito.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈdeuda/ [ˈd̪eu̯.ð̞a]

• Audio (Colombia):

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• Rhymes: -euda
• Syllabification: deu‧da

Noun

deuda f (plural deudas)

1. debt (an obligation to perform for another)
2. debt (the state of owing something to another)
3. debt (money that someone owes to another)

Derived terms

• adeudar
• deuda externa
• deuda interna
• deuda pública
• deuda soberana
• deuda tributaria
• endeudar
• lo prometido es deuda
• remisión de deuda

Related terms

• deber
• débito
• deudor

Further reading

• “deuda”, in Diccionario de la lengua española [Dictionary of the Spanish Language] (in Spanish), online version 23.8.1, Royal Spanish Academy [Spanish: Real Academia Española], 15 December 2025