Debiendo (en. Having to)

/deˈβjendo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Indicates an obligation or necessity to fulfill something.

He/She is owing a lot of money to the bank.

Está debiendo mucho dinero al banco.

Describes an action that is being carried out related to an obligation.

He/She is neglecting his/her responsibilities as a student.

Está debiendo sus responsabilidades como estudiante.

Refers to the fact of having to pay or return something.

She is owing three books to the library.

Ella está debiendo tres libros a la biblioteca.

From the verb 'deber', which comes from the Latin 'debere'.

is owing a lot

means that one has significant obligations or debts.

está debiendo mucho

owing time

refers to the failure to meet deadlines.

debiendo tiempo

deber

obligation to do something.

deber

deudor

person who owes money.

deudor

to be broke

After spending his entire salary, he is owing and broke.

Después de gastar todo su sueldo, está debiendo y en la lona.

to tighten one's belt

I had to tighten my belt because I am owing a lot.

Tuve que apretarme el cinturón porque estoy debiendo mucho.