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repayment

[/rɪˈpeɪmənt/]
nounpl: repayments
reembolso
1. The action or process of paying back money that has been borrowed
The loan requires monthly repayment over five years.
O empréstimo exige reembolso mensal durante cinco anos.
2. A sum of money that is paid back
Each repayment includes both principal and interest.
Cada reembolso inclui principal e juros.
3. The act of returning or compensating something
Repayment of the debt was completed ahead of schedule.
O reembolso da dívida foi concluído antecipadamente.
Synonyms
refundreimbursementpaybacksettlement
Antonyms
borrowingloan

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reembolso
Most common term used in financial contexts
Brazil
pagamento
Used more broadly for payment or return of borrowed funds
Portugal
reembolso
Standard term in Portuguese banking and finance
Portugal
devolução
Used for refunds or returns of money

Related Idioms & Phrases

repayment plan - a structured schedule for paying back borrowed money
early repayment - paying back a loan before the agreed deadline
repayment terms - the conditions and schedule for repaying a debt
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