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    Empeñado (en. Pawned)

    /empeˈɲaðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who has pledged an object in exchange for a loan.
    The pledger went to the pawn shop with his watch.
    El empeñado acudió a la casa de empeños con su reloj.
    A person who is involved in a situation.
    The young man was committed to his studies all year.
    El joven estuvo empeñado en sus estudios durante todo el año.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb empeñar, which comes from the Latin 'pignĭo', meaning to pledge.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be committed to something
    It means to be determined to achieve a goal.
    estar empeñado en algo
    committed up to the hilt
    It refers to being very committed or having a lot of debts.
    empeñado hasta las trancas

    Related Words

    empeño
    The act of pawning something.
    empeño
    prenda
    An object that is given as collateral.
    prenda
    deuda
    Obligation to pay or return something.
    deuda

    Slang Meanings

    It refers to someone who has many debts.
    That guy is committed, he can't go out partying.
    Ese chico está empeñado, no puede salir de fiesta.
    A very insistent person in achieving a goal.
    He is always committed to being the best at his job.
    Siempre está empeñado en ser el mejor en su trabajo.