/duː/
The word "due" has several meanings based on its part of speech:
As an Adjective: It indicates something that is owed or expected. For example, a payment that is due or a deadline that is approaching.
As a Preposition: It is used to indicate the reason for something (due to).
As a Noun: It refers to an expected or required amount to be paid, such as dues for a membership.
The word "due" is frequently used in both oral and written contexts, particularly in formal discussions, financial matters, and scheduling. It is common in everyday conversation as well.
The rent is due at the end of the month.
(El alquiler se debe pagar a fin de mes.)
She missed the deadline due to illness.
(Ella perdió la fecha límite debido a una enfermedad.)
They paid their membership dues on time.
(Ellos pagaron sus cuotas de membresía a tiempo.)
"Dues" is often used in idiomatic phrases reflecting obligations or the costs of something.
You have to pay your dues before you can expect to be promoted.
(Debes pagar tus cuotas antes de esperar ser promovido.)
Due for a promotion: To be expected or deserved of a promotion.
After working hard for years, she is really due for a promotion.
(Después de trabajar duro durante años, realmente merece una promoción.)
Due to circumstances: Because of certain conditions or events.
Due to the circumstances, we had to cancel the meeting.
(Debido a las circunstancias, tuvimos que cancelar la reunión.)
Due time: A timely period when something should be completed or submitted.
The word "due" comes from the Latin word "debere," which means "to owe." The term entered Middle English via Old French "deu," which shares its roots with the concept of obligations or debts.