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anticipo means advance payment; deposit — a common term in Travel Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: September 8, 2025

✈️ Travel Spanish

anticipo

noun • /[an-tee-SEE-poh]/

advance payment; deposit

Example:

Hay que pagar un anticipo para confirmar.

You must pay a deposit to confirm.

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🧠 What does anticipo mean?

Anticipo means an advance payment or a deposit. It refers to a sum of money paid ahead of time, often as part of a larger total, for a service or product. Think of it as securing your purchase or booking. It's especially useful in travel contexts when booking flights, hotels, or tours.

📚 Extra examples

  • Pagué un anticipo para reservar la habitación de hotel.
    I paid a deposit to reserve the hotel room.
  • Necesitamos un anticipo del 50% para confirmar el tour.
    We require a 50% advance payment to confirm the tour.
  • El anticipo no es reembolsable.
    The deposit is non-refundable.
  • Solicitaron un anticipo para el alquiler del coche.
    They requested an advance payment for the car rental.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'advance payment' in Spanish?
The most common way to say 'advance payment' in Spanish is 'anticipo'. You can also use 'pago por adelantado'.
How do you pronounce 'anticipo' in Spanish?
It's pronounced ahn-tee-SEE-poh. The stress falls on the third syllable (CI).
How do you use 'anticipo' in a sentence?
Here are a couple of examples: 'Tuve que pagar un anticipo para reservar el vuelo' (I had to pay a deposit to book the flight), or 'El agente de viajes me pidió un anticipo del 20%' (The travel agent asked me for a 20% advance payment).
What is the English translation of 'anticipo'?
The English translation of 'anticipo' is 'advance payment' or 'deposit'.
Does 'anticipo' change for gender or number?
No, 'anticipo' is a masculine noun and stays the same in the singular and plural. If you need to make it plural, you say 'anticipos'.
Is 'anticipo' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, 'anticipo' is a common word used in both formal and informal settings, particularly in business and travel contexts.
Does 'anticipo' have slang or double meanings?
No, 'anticipo' doesn't really have any slang or double meanings. It's a pretty straightforward term.
Is 'anticipo' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
Not really. 'Anticipo' is understood and used the same way across Spain and Latin America with its meaning of 'advance payment' or 'deposit'.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "anticipo"

Synonyms: pago por adelantado, depósito

💡 Did You Know?

While 'anticipo' is commonly used for monetary transactions, it can also refer to an advance in a more general sense, like an advance copy of a book or an advance in technology, though these uses are less frequent.

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