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liquidar

to pay off, to settle, to lay off (workers)

l i k i ˈd a ɾ
liquid liquid + ar Infinitive
verb Rare #41,483
to pay off, to settle Often used for settling debts/accounts or paying what is owed.
SP: La empresa va a liquidar la deuda este mes.
EN: The company is going to pay off the debt this month.
to lay off (workers) In some contexts, it refers to dismissing employees, often in large numbers.
SP: Van a liquidar a varios empleados por falta de presupuesto.
EN: They’re going to lay off several employees because of a lack of budget.

Se suponía que íbamos a liquidar mi saldo hoy.

We were supposed to settle my balance today.

— Marty Supreme (2025)

Hablando de ello, ¿podemos liquidar mi sueldo ahora?

Speaking of which, can we settle my salary now?

— Marty Supreme (2025)

Lo voy a liquidar aquí mismo.

I'm going to settle it right here.

Quería liquidar mis deudas.

I wanted to pay off my debts.

Se trata de liquidar o no a la Estación.

The question is whether or not to liquidate the Station.

— Solaris (1972)