No. 1,928 in Spanish
préstamo
"Préstamo" means "loan" in English.
In a sentence
Solicité un préstamo en el banco para comprar una casa.
I applied for a loan at the bank to buy a house.
In this sentence, 'préstamo' is used to refer to a financial loan provided by a bank for a specific purpose, emphasizing its economic connotation.
El préstamo de palabras entre idiomas puede enriquecer el vocabulario.
The borrowing of words between languages can enrich the vocabulary.
Here, 'préstamo' is used metaphorically to discuss linguistic borrowing, showcasing its application in a language and culture context.
El salón necesita el préstamo de algunas sillas para la reunión.
The room needs to borrow some chairs for the meeting.
In this case, 'préstamo' indicates the act of borrowing items temporarily for practical use, extending its meaning to everyday non-financial contexts.
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