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desembolso means disbursement — a common term in Spanish for Business. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: October 6, 2025

💼 Spanish for Business

desembolso

noun • /[dehs-em-BOL-soh]/

disbursement

Example:

El desembolso se realizará mañana.

The disbursement will take place tomorrow.

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🧠 What does desembolso mean?

Desembolso means 'disbursement' in English. It refers to the act of paying out money, often for a specific purpose like an investment, a loan, or an expense. Think of it as the actual outflow of cash. It's commonly used in business and financial contexts.

📚 Extra examples

  • El desembolso para el nuevo proyecto se realizará la próxima semana.
    The disbursement for the new project will take place next week.
  • El banco autorizó el desembolso del préstamo.
    The bank authorized the disbursement of the loan.
  • Necesitamos controlar los desembolsos mensuales para mantener el presupuesto.
    We need to control the monthly disbursements to maintain the budget.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'disbursement' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'disbursement' is 'desembolso'.
How do you pronounce 'desembolso' in Spanish?
It's pronounced dess-em-BOL-so. The stress falls on the third syllable (BOL).
How do you use 'desembolso' in a sentence?
Here's an example: 'El desembolso para el nuevo equipo se realizará en enero' (The disbursement for the new equipment will take place in January).
What is the English translation of 'desembolso'?
'Desembolso' translates to 'disbursement' in English.
Does 'desembolso' change for gender or number?
No, 'desembolso' is a masculine noun and its plural is 'desembolsos'.
Is 'desembolso' common in everyday Spanish?
While understood, 'desembolso' is more common in formal settings, especially business and finance, rather than everyday conversations.
Does 'desembolso' have slang or double meanings?
No, 'desembolso' has a fairly straightforward meaning and generally doesn't have slang or double meanings.
Is 'desembolso' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The meaning and usage of 'desembolso' are generally consistent across Spain and Latin America.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "desembolso"

Synonyms: pago, gasto
Opposites: ingreso, cobro

💡 Did You Know?

The word 'desembolso' comes from the prefix 'des-' (meaning 'out' or 'undo') and 'embolsar' (to put in a pocket or purse). So literally, it means 'taking out of the pocket'.

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