Pawn in spanish
Empeñar
pronunciation: empenjɑɹ̩ part of speech: noun
pronunciation: empenjɑɹ̩ part of speech: noun
In gestures
pawn1 = empeño.
Example: Such personal belonging or property is deposited with pawnbrokers who has the right to encash such pawns in case there is a default in repayment of the loan.more:
» pawnbroker = prestamista.
Example: Hard times in the US are benefiting pawnbrokers as beleaguered consumers pledge jewels, electronics and other goods in return for loans.» pawnshop = casa de empeño.
Example: Fortunately, banks have successfully weaned people away from pawnshops and moneylenders.» pawn ticket = papeleta de empeño, papeleta del monte.
Example: In Illinois, the pawn ticket is a bearer document -- it means that whoever has the physical possession of the ticket can pick up or redeem your merchandise.pawn2 = peón. [Usado generalmente en el juego de ajedrez]
Example: The protagonist becomes a bewildered, horror-stricken pawn in a game of vengeance and betrayal.pawn3 = empeñar, dar en garantía, poner en garantía.
Example: Land may be pawned or mortgaged.more:
» pawn off on = endosar, endilgar.
Example: The author discusses methods of ensuring that mere technological change is not pawned off on us as technological progress.