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    Empeñan (en. Pawn)

    /empeˈɲan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To give a good in pledge to obtain a loan.
    She pawns her ring to pay the rent.
    Ella empeña su anillo para pagar la renta.
    To pledge something as collateral in an obligation.
    They pawn their car to get the necessary money.
    Empeñan su coche para conseguir el dinero necesario.
    A situation in which a valuable object is left as collateral.
    The objects that are pawned are assessed before being accepted.
    Los objetos que se empeñan se evalúan antes de ser aceptados.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'pignare', which means to give as a pledge.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to pawn an object
    to give an object as collateral for a loan.
    empeñar un objeto
    to pledge one's word
    to commit to fulfilling a promise.
    empeñar la palabra
    not to stake one's life
    not to jeopardize one's own existence for something material.
    no empeñar la vida

    Related Words

    pawn
    action of pawning or the obligation incurred by it.
    empeño
    pledge
    object that is left as collateral.
    prenda
    debt
    amount of money owed, often associated with pawning.
    deuda

    Slang Meanings

    To temporarily pawn something valuable.
    I'm going to pawn my phone until I have money.
    Voy a empeñar mi teléfono hasta que tenga dinero.
    To make a deal to get quick money.
    I don't want to pawn, I prefer to look for a temporary job.
    No quiero empeñar, prefiero buscar un empleo temporal.