Liquidar (en. Liquidate)
/likiˈðar/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To cash out something that is held in another format.
I decided to liquidate my savings to buy a new car.
Decidí liquidar mis ahorros para comprar un coche nuevo.
To settle a debt or responsibility.
I had to liquidate the debt with the bank before traveling.
Tuve que liquidar la deuda con el banco antes de viajar.
To quickly sell goods to obtain liquidity.
The company had to liquidate its inventory to avoid losses.
La empresa tuvo que liquidar su inventario para evitar pérdidas.
Etymology
From Latin liquidare, which means 'to make liquid'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to settle accounts
To settle all debts or outstanding accounts.
liquidar cuentas
to liquidate assets
To convert assets into cash.
liquidar activos
to liquidate a company
To close a company and sell its assets.
liquidar una empresa
Related Words
liquidity
Ability to convert assets into cash.
liquidez
liquidation
Process of quickly selling goods to obtain money.
liquidación
to settle
To pay a debt or settle an account.
saldar
Slang Meanings
To eliminate someone
In the game, to liquidate someone means to eliminate them.
En el juego, liquidar a alguien significa eliminarlo.
To be worn out
After working so many hours, I am completely worn out.
Después de trabajar tantas horas, estoy completamente liquidado.