amortizar (algo): 1. recuperar lo invertido o sacarle provecho a algo que ha costado dinero. 2. pagar una deuda parcial o totalmente.
-Creo que ya hemos amortizado la freidora — I think the deep-fat fryer has paid for itself
-He comprado un nuevo colchón, y sé que lo voy a amortizar — I've bought a new mattress, and I know I'm going to get my money's worth out of it
-Las placas solares no son baratas: hay que esperar siete años para amortizar la inversión/el coste — Solar panels aren't cheap. It takes seven years to get a return on your investment/ recoup the cost
- Es recomendable amortizar la hipoteca/ el préstamo/ la deuda lo antes posible — It's advisable to pay off/repay the mortgage/ loan/ debt as soon as possible
