prepaid

S2 W2

BrE /ˈpriː.peɪd/ AmE /ˈpriː.peɪd/

adjective en → es

1 PAY IN ADVANCE [attributive / predicative] B1

paid for before you use it or receive the service

anticipado, pagado de antemano

  • a prepaid card

Collocations prepaid phone credit · prepaid ticket

  • I bought a prepaid SIM card for my trip.

    Compré una tarjeta SIM prepaga para mi viaje.

2 SERVICE [attributive / predicative] B2

a service that you pay for in advance and can use when needed

servicio pagado de antemano, servicio prepago

  • prepaid service

Collocations prepaid electricity · prepaid internet

  • The prepaid water system is more convenient.

    El sistema de agua prepago es más conveniente.