cuotear

Senses

1. 1.

   to divide into quotas or installments

   to split something into fixed portions or payments

2. 2.

   to levy a quota on

   to impose a fixed contribution or share

Examples

• "El banco cuotea el préstamo en doce pagos mensuales."

  The bank divides the loan into twelve monthly installments.

• "Decidieron cuotear los gastos de la excursión entre todos los participantes."

  They decided to apportion the excursion costs among all participants.

• "El gobierno cuotea las contribuciones de seguridad social."

  The government levies social security contributions in fixed amounts.

Usage

A regular verb commonly used in financial and administrative contexts, particularly in Latin America (Colombia, Mexico, Argentina). Often appears in the passive voice (fue cuoteado) and is more technical than everyday speech.