Deudor (en. Debtor)

/deuˈðor/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who has a payment obligation.
The debtor could not pay their debt on time.
El deudor no pudo pagar su deuda a tiempo.
Entity that owes a monetary amount.
The company declared itself a debtor to the bank.
La empresa se declaró deudora ante el banco.
Individual who has incurred a payment obligation.
The debtor signed an agreement to pay in installments.
El deudor firmó un acuerdo para pagar a plazos.

Etymology

From Latin 'debitore', which means 'the one who owes'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

debtor in default
Debtor who has not fulfilled the established payment deadlines.
deudor en mora
joint debtor
Debtor who shares the obligation with another debtor.
deudor solidario
captive debtor
Debtor who cannot meet their debt due to economic reasons.
deudor cautivo

Related Words

debt
Payment obligation that a person has.
deuda
creditor
Person or entity that has the right to collect a debt.
acreedor
interest
Amount paid additionally to the principal owed on a debt.
interés

Slang Meanings

People who owe money informally.
That guy is a debtor; he always owes all his friends.
Ese tipo es deudor; siempre debe a todos sus amigos.
Term used in informal situations to refer to someone who does not pay.
Don’t lend him anymore, he’s a professional debtor.
No le prestes más, es un deudor profesional.