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abonar

to pay

verb ah-boh-NAHR Less Common

Also means

to fertilize

Usage Note

Abonar has two distinct meanings: to pay or credit an amount (abonar una factura = 'to pay a bill'; abonar en cuenta = 'to credit an account'), and to fertilize soil (abonar la tierra). The noun abono covers both a subscription/pass (abono de transporte = 'travel pass') and fertilizer. The context makes the meaning clear.

Examples

"Hay que abonar la cuota antes del viernes."

Natural Translation

The fee must be paid before Friday.

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