Prestaba (en. Lent)

/presˈtaβa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To give or provide something to someone with the commitment that they will return it.

She lent me her book every time I needed it.

Ella me prestaba su libro cada vez que lo necesitaba.

To facilitate something, usually help or a service.

He lent his car to his friends when they traveled.

Él prestaba su coche a sus amigos cuando viajaban.

To offer or provide money temporarily.

My father lent me money for my studies.

Mi padre me prestaba dinero para mis estudios.

From the verb prestar, which comes from the Latin 'praestare'.

paid attention

It referred to concentrating or listening with interest.

prestaba atención

lent her voice

It means to participate with one's opinion or help in a conversation or speech.

prestaba su voz

lend

To deliver something to someone temporarily.

prestar

provision

The act of lending or service provided.

prestación

lender

A person who lends money, especially under conditions of interest.

prestamista

To give something to someone informally.

I always lent him my games without problems.

Siempre le prestaba mis juegos sin problemas.

To commit to helping someone.

If you need help, I’ll lend you my support.

Si necesitas ayuda, yo te presto mi apoyo.