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

📅 Published: November 4, 2025

💼 Spanish for Business

vencido

adjective • /[ben-SEE-doh]/

overdue

Example:

El informe está vencido desde el lunes.

The report has been overdue since Monday.

🧠 What does vencido mean?

Vencido is an adjective used to describe something that has passed its expiration or due date. In a business context, it is commonly used to refer to payments, invoices, contracts, or deadlines that are no longer valid because the specified time has elapsed. It implies a sense of being expired, past due, or no longer in effect.

📚 Extra examples

  • La factura está vencida y debemos realizar el pago.
    The invoice is overdue and we must make the payment.
  • El contrato ha vencido y necesitamos negociar uno nuevo.
    The contract has expired and we need to negotiate a new one.
  • El plazo para presentar la propuesta ha vencido.
    The deadline for submitting the proposal has passed.
  • Hemos recibido una notificación sobre un pago vencido.
    We have received a notification about an overdue payment.

💡 Did You Know?

The verb form 'vencer' is related to the idea of overcoming or defeating something. When something is 'vencido', it means time has 'conquered' or 'overcome' its validity, making it past its due date.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "vencido"

Synonyms: caducado, expirado, pasado, antiguo, fuera de plazo
Opposites: vigente, actual, nuevo, en regla, al día

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'overdue' in Spanish?
The most common translation for 'overdue' in Spanish, especially in a business or financial context, is 'vencido'.
How do you pronounce 'vencido' in Spanish?
The pronunciation is 'ben-SEE-doh'. The 'v' in Spanish is often pronounced softly, similar to a 'b'.
How do you use 'vencido' in a sentence?
'Vencido' is used as an adjective modifying a noun. For example, 'un pago vencido' (an overdue payment) or 'una fecha vencida' (an expired date).
What is the English translation of 'vencido'?
The primary English translation of 'vencido' is 'overdue', but it can also mean 'expired' or 'past due', depending on the context.
Does 'vencido' change for gender or number?
Yes, as an adjective, 'vencido' agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies. For example: 'factura vencida' (feminine singular), 'facturas vencidas' (feminine plural), 'plazo vencido' (masculine singular), 'plazos vencidos' (masculine plural).
Is 'vencido' common in everyday Spanish?
While most common in business and financial contexts, the concept of something being 'vencido' (expired or past its time) is understood in everyday Spanish. However, for general expiration dates on food, 'caducado' is often more common.
Does 'vencido' have slang or double meanings?
In its primary usage, 'vencido' does not typically carry slang or double meanings. It consistently refers to something having passed its due or expiration date. However, the verb form 'vencer' (to conquer, to defeat) has broader meanings.
Is 'vencido' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The core meaning and usage of 'vencido' in business and financial contexts are consistent across Spain and Latin America. Minor variations in idiomatic expressions might exist, but the fundamental understanding of 'overdue' or 'expired' remains the same.

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