Vencimiento (en. Maturity)
/benθiˈmjent̪o/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
The moment when something expires or ends.
The expiration of the contract is next month.
El vencimiento del contrato es el próximo mes.
The date by which a debt must be paid or a payment must be made.
The expiration of the bill is on May 15th.
El vencimiento de la factura es el 15 de mayo.
The act of overcoming or surpassing a limit or deadline.
The expiration of deadlines affects financial management.
El vencimiento de los plazos afecta a la gestión financiera.
Etymology
From the verb 'vencer', which comes from the Latin 'vincere', combined with the suffix '-imiento'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
expiration date
The day a contract or obligation must be fulfilled.
fecha de vencimiento
expiration of a deadline
The end of an established period.
vencimiento de un plazo
at the limit of expiration
When approaching the expiration date.
al límite del vencimiento
Related Words
vencer
To overcome something, such as a deadline or a competition.
vencer
vencido
That has reached its end or expired.
vencido
plazo
Established period of time to perform an action.
plazo
Slang Meanings
Out of time
You submitted it out of time; it is no longer accepted.
Lo entregaste fuera de plazo, ya no se acepta.
Expired
That promotion has already expired.
Esa promoción ya está vencida.
Past due date
The document has been expired for weeks.
El documento está vencido desde hace semanas.