debt

/ˈdɛt/ sustantivo B1

En español: deuda, pufo, débito, adeudo

An action, state of mind, or object one has an obligation to perform for another, adopt toward another, or give to another. (countable, uncountable)
The state or condition of owing something to another. (countable, uncountable) · I am in your debt.· We owe them a debt of gratitude for taking care of our pets.
Money that one person or entity owes or is required to pay to another, generally as a result of a loan or other financial transaction. (countable, uncountable)
An action at law to recover a certain specified sum of money alleged to be due (countable, uncountable)

Plural debts

De la biblioteca

“In that case he must either have paid his debts——”

I know the world is a drawing-room, from which we must retire politely and honestly; that is, with a bow, and our debts of honor paid.”

The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 910 · C1

“Yes, yes, Edmond, that is true, but you forgot at that time a little debt to our neighbor, Caderousse.

The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 14 · C1

We live very quietly, sir, the three of us; and we keep a roof over our heads and pay our debts, if we do nothing more.

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, p. 7 · B2

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