debt payment
[/det ˈpeɪmənt/]
nounpl: debt payments
pagamento de dívida
1. A monetary amount paid to reduce or settle an outstanding financial obligation or loan
The debt payment was due on the first of every month.
O pagamento de dívida vencia no primeiro de cada mês.
2. The act or process of paying money owed to a creditor
She made a large debt payment to reduce her credit card balance.
Ela fez um grande pagamento de dívida para reduzir o saldo do cartão de crédito.
3. An installment or portion of a larger debt being repaid
The debt payment plan allowed him to pay off the loan over five years.
O plano de pagamento de dívida permitiu que ele quitasse o empréstimo em cinco anos.
In Brazilian financial culture, debt payment (pagamento de dívida) is a critical concept in personal finance discussions and is often referenced in relation to credit card and consumer loan management. In the USA, debt payments are fundamental to credit building and financial responsibility, with payment history being a major factor in credit scores. The term is widely used in banking, lending, and personal finance contexts in both countries.
NYC Slang
paying what you owe / settling up
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