amortizar
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Definition & Meaning of "amortizar"in Spanish

amortizar
01

to pay off, to repay, to amortize

(finanzas)  pagar total o parcialmente una deuda 
amortizar definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Regular
Examples
Logró amortizar el préstamo antes de la fecha prevista. 

She managed to pay off the loan ahead of schedule.

02

to recover, to recoup, to earn back

recuperar mediante beneficios el dinero invertido 
Examples
El negocio tardó dos años en amortizar la inversión. 

The business took two years to recover the investment.

03

to do away with, to eliminate, to abolish

(administración)  suprimir oficialmente un puesto 
Examples
El ayuntamiento decidió amortizar aquella plaza. 

The town council decided to do away with that position.

04

to get one's money's worth out of, to get good value from, to make worthwhile

sacar suficiente provecho de algo para compensar su precio 
Examples
Uso mucho la bicicleta para amortizar lo que costó. 

I use the bicycle often to get my money's worth out of it.

05

to write off, to depreciate, to deduct

(contabilidad)  deducir o dar de baja un gasto o activo 
Examples
La empresa amortizará el equipo durante cinco años. 

The company will write off the equipment over five years.

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