Prestarle (en. Lend him/her)

/pres'taɾ.le/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To give money or an object to someone with the expectation that it will be returned.

I am going to lend my car to Juan for the weekend.

Voy a prestarle mi coche a Juan por el fin de semana.

To offer something for use to another person.

She is always willing to lend her help to anyone in need.

Ella siempre está dispuesta a prestarle su ayuda a quien lo necesite.

To facilitate something that belongs to someone else.

The bank decided to lend him a considerable amount for his new business.

El banco decidió prestarle una cantidad considerable para su nuevo negocio.

From Latin 'praestare', which means 'to provide, to offer'.

pay attention

To concentrate on something.

prestar atención

provide a service

To offer help or assistance.

prestar un servicio

lend an ear

To listen attentively.

prestar oído

loan

Action of lending something.

préstamo

borrower

Person who receives something on loan.

prestatario

lender

Person who lends something, especially money.

prestamista

To lend something without expecting it to be returned.

I lent him my book, but you know I will never see it back.

Le presté mi libro, pero ya sabes que no le volveré a ver.

To leave something with someone as a way to help.

I am going to lend him my clothes for the party.

Voy a prestarle mi ropa para la fiesta.