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    Prestaban (en. They lent)

    /presˈtaban/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To give or provide something to someone with the obligation that it be returned.
    They lent books to students so they could study.
    Ellos prestaban libros a los estudiantes para que pudieran estudiar.
    To facilitate a good or service temporarily.
    The library lent educational videos to children.
    La biblioteca prestaban videos educativos a los niños.
    To provide momentary support or help.
    My friends lent their car when I needed it.
    Mis amigos prestaban su coche cuando lo necesitaba.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'prestar', which comes from the Latin 'praestare', meaning 'to give' or 'to offer'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    there is nothing to lend
    It means that there are no available resources to share.
    no hay nada que prestar
    pay attention
    It means to concentrate or be alert to what is being said.
    prestar atención
    make a loan
    It means to provide money or temporary goods with the expectation of return.
    hacer un préstamo

    Related Words

    loan
    Action of giving something to another person with the intention of it being returned, especially money.
    préstamo
    lend
    To give something to someone for temporary use.
    prestar
    debt
    Obligation to pay or return something that has been received.
    deuda

    Slang Meanings

    To lend something without expecting it to be returned.
    He lent his phone, but he really didn't need it back.
    Él prestó su teléfono, pero en realidad no necesitaba que se lo devolviera.
    To give help or support to someone without expecting anything in return.
    He always lends his time to those in need, without asking for rewards.
    Siempre presta su tiempo a los que lo necesitan, sin pedir recompensas.