El préstec
Example: El préstec bancari va ajudar a finançar la nova empresa.
Definition
"El préstec" refers to the act or instance of lending money, typically by a bank or financial institution, to an individual or organization with the agreement that it will be paid back, usually with interest, over a specified period of time.
Etymology
The term "el préstec" originates from the Latin word 'praestare,' meaning to provide or supply. Over time, it evolved in Catalan to specifically denote the financial concept of a loan. Did you know? The word shares roots with the English word 'prestige,' originally related to 'display' or 'show,' but in Catalan it took on a financial meaning instead.
Learn to use this word actively
"El préstec" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select Catalan as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
