Prestar
Example: ¿Puedes prestarme tu libro para la escuela mañana?
Definition
"Prestar" means to lend or give something temporarily to someone with the expectation that it will be returned. It is commonly used when referring to lending objects, money, or assistance, as in the phrase: 'Can you lend me your book for school tomorrow?'
Etymology
The word "prestar" comes from the Latin verb 'praestare,' which means 'to stand before, to offer, or to provide.' Over time, it evolved in Spanish to specifically mean lending or offering something temporarily. Did you know that 'praestare' also gave rise to English words like 'prestate' and 'presto'?
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"Prestar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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