La tarjeta de crédito
Example: Compré un libro usando la tarjeta de crédito.
Definition
"La tarjeta de crédito" is a plastic card issued by financial institutions that allows the holder to borrow funds to pay for goods and services, often up to a predetermined limit. It enables purchases without immediate cash by deferring payment to a later date.
Etymology
The phrase "la tarjeta de crédito" comes from Spanish, where "tarjeta" means 'card' and "crédito" means 'credit.' The term reflects the card's function as a tool for credit-based transactions. Interestingly, 'tarjeta' originally referred to a small card or ticket, evolving to its modern financial meaning.
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"La tarjeta de crédito" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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