Prestan (en. Lend)

/pɾesˈtan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To provide someone with a loan.
They lend money to people in need.
Ellos prestan dinero a las personas necesitadas.
To lend something temporarily.
My friends lend me their books to study.
Mis amigos me prestan sus libros para estudiar.
To offer a service or help temporarily.
We lend them our house during the holidays.
Nosotros les prestamos nuestra casa durante las vacaciones.

Etymology

From Latin 'praestare', which means 'to be at wait or to deliver something'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

pay attention
To focus on something.
prestar atención
lend a favor
To offer help to someone with a specific task.
prestar un favor
provide services
To offer assistance or work to others.
prestar servicios

Related Words

loan
Action of lending something, usually money.
prestamo
borrower
Person who receives a loan.
prestatario
lender
Person who grants a loan.
prestamista

Slang Meanings

To lend a hand
Whenever I can, I lend a hand to my friends.
Siempre que puedo, le echo una mano a mis amigos.
To open the wallet
Don't be stingy and open the wallet for lunch.
No seas tacaño y suelta la billetera para el almuerzo.