La tarjeta de crédito
Example: Pagué la cena con la tarjeta de crédito sin problemas.
Definition
"La tarjeta de crédito" is a financial tool that allows users to borrow funds from a bank or financial institution to make purchases or pay for services, with the promise to repay the amount later, often with interest. It provides convenience and credit access.
Etymology
The term "la tarjeta de crédito" comes from Spanish, where "tarjeta" means 'card' and "crédito" means 'credit.' The concept originated from the English term 'credit card,' which was adopted into Spanish as financial services spread globally. Did you know? Early credit cards appeared in the 1950s, revolutionizing consumer payments.
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"La tarjeta de crédito" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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