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    Empeñar (en. Pawn)

    [empeˈɲaɾ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To give something as collateral for a loan.
    I decided to pawn my ring to get some money.
    Decidí empeñar mi anillo para conseguir dinero.
    To make something more valuable due to its emotional significance.
    Commitment goes beyond pledging friendship.
    El compromiso va más allá de empeñar la amistad.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'impignāre', which means 'to pawn'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give one's word
    To commit to doing something, to give a formal promise.
    empeñar la palabra
    do not jeopardize the future
    Not risking what could be lost in the long term.
    no empeñar el futuro

    Related Words

    pledge
    Act of pawning an object.
    empeño
    collateral
    Object given as collateral for a commitment or loan.
    prenda
    loan
    Amount of money that has to be repaid with interest.
    préstamo

    Slang Meanings

    To pawn something out of necessity.
    I had to pawn my console to pay the rent.
    Tuve que empeñar mi consola para pagar el alquiler.
    To pawn at a specific place.
    I am going to pawn that watch at the corner store.
    Voy a empeñar ese reloj en la tienda de la esquina.