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desembolsar

to disburse, to pay out

verb deh-sem-bol-SAHR Rare

Usage Note

Desembolsar specifically means to release funds from a fund or budget — stronger than pagar. The related noun is desembolso (disbursement, outlay). It is a formal financial term; informal speech uses soltar la plata or simply pagar.

Examples

"El banco desembolsó el préstamo en dos días."

Natural Translation

The bank disbursed the loan in two days.

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