verb
English to Spanish Dictionary

owe Meaning in Spanish (owe significado en español)

deber
deber in English:owe
Phonetic:ˈdeβer
Plural: none
Gender:Neutro
Quick Answer • Resumen

El significado de owe en español es deber. (Estar obligado a pagar o devolver dinero, bienes o servicios a cambio de algo recibido.)

Definitions of Owe

  1. 1
    verb
    deber

    To be under an obligation to pay or repay money, goods, or services in return for something received.

    Estar obligado a pagar o devolver dinero, bienes o servicios a cambio de algo recibido.

  2. 2
    verb
    deber

    To feel gratitude or be indebted to someone for something, often for help or kindness.

    Sentir gratitud o estar en deuda con alguien por algo, a menudo por ayuda o amabilidad.

  3. 3
    verb
    deber

    To be obliged to give something to someone, such as an explanation or an apology.

    Estar obligado a dar algo a alguien, como una explicación o una disculpa.

Example Sentences

“I owe you fifty dollars for the dinner last night.”

Te debo cincuenta dólares por la cena de anoche.

“She owes her promotion to her consistent hard work and dedication.”

Ella debe su ascenso a su arduo trabajo y dedicación constantes.

“You owe me an apology for your rude behavior earlier.”

Me debes una disculpa por tu comportamiento grosero de antes.

Synonyms (Sinónimos)

In Spanish:

adeudartener que

In English:

be in debtbe indebtedbe obligated

Antonyms (Antónimos)

In Spanish:

cobrarrecibir

In English:

Inflected Word Forms

past tenseowed
present participleowing
noundebt
agent noundebtor

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

owe it to yourselfexpression

To have a duty or obligation to do something for your own benefit or well-being.

owe someone an apologycollocation

To be obliged to apologize to someone.