Spanish Phrase
¿Cuándo me devuelven la fianza?
Meaning
The speaker is asking for the date or time when the security deposit they paid will be returned to them. It is a polite, yet direct, request for clarification about a financial matter.
When to use
Use this question when you have paid a deposit for a rental, a loan, a service, or any agreement that requires a security bond, and you need to know when the money will be refunded.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¿Cuándomedevuelvenlafianza?
¿Cuándo?
Interrogative adverb meaning 'when'. It carries an accent to differentiate it from the conjunction 'cuando'.
me
First‑person singular indirect object pronoun; indicates that the action is directed toward the speaker.
devuelven
Third‑person plural present indicative of 'devolver' (to return). The subject is implicit (they/you‑plural).
la fianza
Noun phrase meaning 'the deposit' or 'the security bond'. 'Fianza' is feminine, so it takes the article 'la'.
🗨In Conversation
¿Cuándo me devuelven la fianza?
When will they return my deposit?
Según el contrato, dentro de diez días hábiles después de la entrega del inmueble.
According to the contract, within ten business days after handing over the property.
✕Common Mistakes
¿Cuando me devuelven la fianza?
Missing accent; 'cuando' without accent is a conjunction, not a question word.
¿Cuándo me devuelvo la fianza?
The verb must agree with the implied third‑person subject (they/you‑plural), not the first‑person speaker.
¿Cuándo me devuelven fianza?
Do not omit the article; 'fianza' is a specific deposit, so it needs 'la'.
↔Alternatives
¿Cuándo me van a devolver la fianza?
When are they going to return my deposit?
¿En qué fecha me devuelven la fianza?
On what date will you return the deposit?
¿Cuándo recibiré la devolución de la fianza?
When will I receive the refund of the deposit?
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries the landlord or institution has a legal window (often 30 days) to return a security deposit, provided the property is left in good condition. It’s common to ask politely but firmly, and to have a copy of the contract handy in case there are disputes. In some regions, the word 'fianza' can also refer to a bail bond, so context matters.