a plazos

a plazos(
ah
 
plah
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sohs
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. in installments (to pay)
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Si no te queda suficiente dinero, siempre puedes pagar los muebles a plazos.If you don't have enough money left, you can always pay for the furniture in installments.
b. in instalments (to pay)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Se puede elegir entre pagar a plazos mensuales o trimestrales.You can choose between paying in monthly or quarterly instalments.
c. on hire purchase (to buy)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
No me gusta comprar las cosas a plazos, prefiero pagarlas al contado.I don't like buying things on hire purchase. I'd rather pay cash for them.
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