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).