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amortizar

verbtechnicalcommon/ɐmuɾtiˈzaɾ/a·mor·ti·zar

Definitions

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1

To gradually pay off a debt through periodic payments.

Usage examples

The loan will be amortizado in 120 monthly installments.
They managed to amortizar the mortgage ahead of schedule.

Common combinations

to amortize a loanto amortize a debt
2

To recover the cost of an investment over time.

Usage examples

The new machine will amortizar itself in two years of production.
The investment in energy efficiency amortizou quickly.

Common combinations

to amortize an investmentto amortize costs