El reembolso
Example: El reembolso del dinero tardó una semana en llegar.
Definition
"El reembolso" refers to the act of returning or repaying money that was previously paid, typically as compensation or refund. It involves giving back the amount spent, often after a purchase or expense has been canceled or questioned.
Etymology
The word "el reembolso" comes from the Spanish prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the verb 'embolsar,' meaning 'to put in a bag.' Originally, it referred to putting money back into a purse or bag, which evolved to mean repaying money. Did you know? The concept mirrors the practical idea of physically returning money to someone’s pocket.
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"El reembolso" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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