This is the 571st most frequent Spanish word.
deuda
Debt.
Here, 'deuda' refers to a financial obligation or borrow that has not been settled.
Tengo una deuda que no he podido pagar.
I have a debt that I haven't been able to pay.
In this sentence, 'deuda' is used metaphorically to represent a sense of obligation or gratitude toward someone.
Siento que tengo una deuda de gratitud contigo.
I feel that I have a debt of gratitude with you.
Here, 'deuda' is in the context of large-scale financial obligations, specifically a nation's international financial borrowings.