owing

S2 W2

BrE /ˈəʊɪŋ/ AmE /ˈoʊɪŋ/

adjective en → es

1 DUE TO B1

because of something; as a result of something

debido a, por causa de

  • owing to sth

Collocations owing to the weather · owing to circumstances

  • The meeting was cancelled owing to illness.

    La reunión fue cancelada debido a la enfermedad.

2 DUE B1

because you have not paid for something; because someone has lent or given you money and you have not yet repaid it

debido, adeudado

  • owing sb sth

Collocations owe a debt to someone · owe an amount of money

  • I owe you £50.

    Te debo 50 libras.