redeem

to buy something back from someone who has it because you owe them money for it

redimir, pagar una deuda

• redeem a debt

Collocations redeem a bond · redeem a coupon

• He redeemed the bonds he had bought.

  Redimió los bonos que había comprado.

to exchange something for its value in money or goods

canjear, cambiar por

• redeem a ticket

Collocations redeem a gift card · redeem a voucher

• You can redeem your tickets at the counter.

  Puedes canjear tus boletos en la ventanilla.

to rescue someone from a difficult situation or danger

rescatar, salvar

• redeem sb/sth from sth

Collocations redeem someone from a bad situation · redeem oneself from failure

• He redeemed himself by winning the next game.

  Se redimió ganando el próximo partido.

to improve something that is of poor quality or has a bad reputation

mejorar, redimir

• redeem sth for sb

Collocations redeem the image of a company · redeem one's reputation

• The new management is trying to redeem the company’s reputation.

  La nueva administración está tratando de mejorar la reputación de la empresa.

to save someone's soul by making them good or religious

salvar, redimir (alma)

• redeem sb/sth

Collocations redeem a sinner's soul · redeem one’s sins

• He believes that he can redeem his soul through good works.

  Cree que puede salvar su alma mediante buenas obras.

to do what you have promised to do

cumplir, redimir (promesa)

• redeem a promise

Collocations redeem a pledge · redeem one’s word

• He redeemed his promise to help her.

  Cumplió su promesa de ayudarla.

to exchange a voucher for goods or services

canjear, cambiar por (cupón)

• redeem a voucher

Collocations redeem a gift certificate · redeem a discount coupon

• You can redeem your vouchers at the customer service desk.

  Puedes canjear tus cupones en el mostrador de atención al cliente.

to exchange credit for goods or services

canjear, cambiar por (crédito)

• redeem a credit

Collocations redeem store credit · redeem gift card balance

• You can redeem your credit at the checkout.

  Puedes canjear tu crédito en la caja.