la deuda
the debt
Example Sentence
Quiero reducir la deuda este mes poco a poco.
I want to reduce the debt this month little by little.
Meaning
La deuda means debt: money you owe on a card, loan, or bill. It is often used with strategies for paying down balances.
Common Phrases
- reducir la deuda — to reduce debt
- pagar la deuda — to pay off the debt
- deuda de tarjeta — credit card debt
Example
La deuda alta crea estres financiero.
High debt creates financial stress.
Common Mistake
Using a plural when you mean the concept: la deuda (debt in general) vs las deudas (specific debts).