Part of Speech

• Noun phrase

Phonetic transcription

• [ˈtʃeke paɣaˈðeɾo]

Translation options into English

• Payable check

Meaning

• "Cheque pagadero" refers to a payable check, a financial instrument that can be cashed or deposited by the person it is made out to. This term is commonly used in the field of economics and finance. It is more frequently used in written contexts, especially in financial documents and transactions.

Examples

1. Necesito hacer un depósito, ¿me podrías dar un cheque pagadero por favor? Translation: "I need to make a deposit, could you give me a payable check please?

2. El cheque que me dieron es pagadero en cualquier sucursal del banco. Translation: "The check they gave me is payable at any bank branch."

Idiomatic expressions

• In the world of economics and finance, "cheque pagadero" is a term that is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions.

Etymology

• "Cheque" comes from the Arabic word "sakk," which means a written vow or promise. The term was then adopted into other languages, including Spanish. "Pagadero" comes from the verb "pagar" (to pay) and the suffix "-adero," indicating capacity or capability.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: cheque a cobrar (check to be cashed), cheque emitido (issued check)
• Antonyms: cheque no pagadero (non-payable check), cheque sin fondos (bounced check)