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How do you say "lend" in Spanish?

prestar

Verb Noun

In Spanish, "lend" is prestar.

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Pronunciation

Break 'prestar' into its syllables slowly at first, tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue, and stress naturally falls on the last syllable.

Grammar notes

prestar is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

Aceptó prestarme un libro.

She agreed to lend me a book.

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How to remember prestar

Whisper 'prestar' three times fast while thinking 'She agreed to lend me a book.' until the two blend together in memory.

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Questions about prestar

How do you pronounce prestar?

Break 'prestar' into its syllables slowly at first, tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue, and stress naturally falls on the last syllable.

Is prestar formal or casual?

prestar is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is prestar used in Spanish?

prestar is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Aceptó prestarme un libro. (She agreed to lend me a book.).

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