deadbeat in Spanish
deadbeat in Spanish is holgazán, fracasado, incumplidor — deadbeat means a person who avoids responsibility, especially someone who fails to pay debts or support their family.
deadbeat in Spanish
holgazán
(pejorative) A lazy or irresponsible person who is often unemployed, often depending upon wealthy or otherwise financially independent people for support.
fracasado
(pejorative) A lazy or irresponsible person who is often unemployed, often depending upon wealthy or otherwise financially independent people for support.
incumplidor
(pejorative) A lazy or irresponsible person who is often unemployed, often depending upon wealthy or otherwise financially independent people for support.
What does "deadbeat" mean?
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noun A person who avoids responsibility, especially someone who fails to pay debts or support their family.
"He was branded a deadbeat after skipping town owing three months' rent."
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adj Failing to meet financial or family obligations.
"The court chased down deadbeat parents for unpaid child support."
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deadbeat in a sentence
- He was branded a deadbeat after skipping town owing three months' rent.
- She refused to let her ex become a deadbeat dad.
- The court chased down deadbeat parents for unpaid child support.
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What is "deadbeat" in Spanish?
"deadbeat" in Spanish is holgazán, fracasado, incumplidor. deadbeat means: A person who avoids responsibility, especially someone who fails to pay debts or support their family.
How do you use "deadbeat" in a sentence?
Example: "He was branded a deadbeat after skipping town owing three months' rent." In Spanish, "deadbeat" is holgazán, fracasado, incumplidor.
Are there other ways to say "deadbeat" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "deadbeat": holgazán, fracasado, incumplidor.
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