Prestaré (en. I will lend)

/pɾes'taɾe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To give something to someone for them to use and then return it.
I will lend my book to my friend.
Yo prestaré mi libro a mi amigo.
To temporarily provide resources or goods to someone.
She will lend me her car for the trip.
Ella me prestará su coche para el viaje.
To facilitate a service or help to someone.
I will always lend my support to those who need it.
Siempre prestaré mi apoyo a los que lo necesiten.

Etymology

From Latin 'prēstāre', which means 'to give or provide'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to pay attention
To concentrate on something.
prestar atención
to lend assistance
To provide support or assistance.
prestar ayuda
to lend an ear
To listen attentively.
prestar oídos
to provide services
To offer help or functions to someone.
prestar servicios
to lend a favor
To do something for someone in order to help.
prestar un favor

Related Words

lend
To give something temporarily.
prestar
payment
Amount of money given as consideration for a loan.
pago
debt
Obligation to return what has been lent.
deuda
lender
Person who lends money or goods.
prestamista
loan
Sum of money or goods that are lent.
préstamo

Slang Meanings

To lend something in a friendly manner.
Let me borrow your book, I need it, it will just be a loan.
Déjame tu libro, lo necesito, solo será un préstamo.
To provide something with trust.
I lend the car without problems, I trust you.
Presto el coche sin problemas, confío en ti.