1. The financial ability or resources of a person, company, or entity to pay debts or financial obligations
The bank assessed the borrower's payment capacity before approving the loan.
O banco avaliou a capacidade de pagamento do tomador antes de aprovar o empréstimo.
2. The maximum amount of money that can be paid by a debtor without causing financial hardship
The company's payment capacity was limited due to the economic downturn.
A capacidade de pagamento da empresa era limitada devido à recessão econômica.