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deber and adeudar mean to owe in spanish?

deber and adeudar mean to owe in spanish?

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Which is more common and the literal translation to owe in spanish, deber or adeudar?

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updated Aug 10, 2011
posted by Samo22

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I have never heard "adeudar" used like this, but that doesn't mean that its not used. I always hear and use "deber" and I think it is more common. Like when I ask my bussers (ayudantes) at my restaurant ¿Cuánto te debo?

updated Aug 10, 2011
posted by pescador1