Deudo (en. Debtor)

/ˈdeuðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Relative or family member of a person.
My closest debtor is my brother.
Mi deudo más cercano es mi hermano.
Refers to the relationship of kinship between two people.
The debtor can be by blood or by affinity.
El deudo puede ser por sangre o por afinidad.
Term used in legal contexts to refer to an heir.
The debtor must be notified about the inheritance.
El deudo debe ser notificado sobre la herencia.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin 'deudus', which means 'debtor' or '(one who has a relationship of descent or kinship)'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

family debtor
Family member in a legal or inheritance context.
deudo de la familia
close debtor
Close relative, usually used to refer to someone with a direct relationship.
deudo cercano
political debtors
People linked by political relationships or mutual interest.
deudos políticos

Related Words

kinship
Relationship of an individual with another person related by blood or marriage.
parentesco
inheritance
What is transmitted through the family line after a person's death.
herencia
blood
Biological relationship between family members.
sangre

Slang Meanings

Refers to someone who constantly assumes family responsibilities.
That debtor is always in charge of family gatherings.
Ese deudo siempre está a cargo de las reuniones familiares.
In some contexts, it can be a derogatory term for someone who is excessively dependent on their family.
Don’t be a debtor, seek your own independence.
No seas un deudo, busca tu propia independencia.