What is the Spanish word for "owe"?

Learn how to say "owe" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

owe

Spanish

deber

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Alternative translations of "owe"

adeudar
estar obligado

Examples of how to use "owe" in Spanish

English
How much money do I owe you for the tickets?
Spanish
¿Cuánto dinero te debo por las entradas?
English
I owe you ten dollars.
Spanish
Te debo diez dólares.
English
She owed me for the coffee.
Spanish
Ella me debía por el café.
English
They are owing the extra fees.
Spanish
Ellos deben las tarifas adicionales.
English
He has owed me an apology.
Spanish
Él me ha debido una disculpa.

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