English B2 business and economy vocabulary, for Spanish speakers: companies, finance, markets, marketing, negotiation, startups, and economic indicators. 250 words with Spanish translations, example sentences, and grammar notes in Spanish.
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| Palabra | Traducción | Ejemplo |
|---|---|---|
| company An organization that sells goods or services to make money. Sinónimos: firm,business | la empresa | The company has been operating in Spain since 2010. La empresa opera en España desde 2010. |
| corporation A large company or group of companies acting as a single legal organization. | la corporación | Large corporations are expected to publish their accounts every year. Se espera que las grandes corporaciones publiquen sus cuentas cada año. |
| subsidiary A company that is owned and controlled by a larger company. | la filial | The German subsidiary, which was opened in 2018, now employs over 300 people. La filial alemana, que se abrió en 2018, ahora emplea a más de 300 personas. |
| shareholder A person who owns shares in a company. | el accionista | The shareholders were told that the dividend would be cut. A los accionistas se les dijo que el dividendo se reduciría. |
| branch A local office or shop that is part of a larger company. | la sucursal | If the branch keeps losing money, it will be closed next year. Si la sucursal sigue perdiendo dinero, la cerrarán el año que viene. |
| firm A company, especially one offering professional services such as law or consulting. Sinónimos: company,business | la firma | She works for a law firm whose clients include several banks. Trabaja para una firma de abogados cuyos clientes incluyen varios bancos. |
| workforce All the people who work for a company or in a country. Sinónimos: staff | la plantilla | Nearly half of the workforce has been with the company for over ten years. Casi la mitad de la plantilla lleva más de diez años en la empresa. |
| management The people who control and organize a company. | la dirección | Management announced that the office would move to Madrid. La dirección anunció que la oficina se trasladaría a Madrid. |
| founder The person who starts a company or organization. | el fundador | The founder, who started the business in her garage, still owns most of the shares. La fundadora, que empezó el negocio en su garaje, todavía posee la mayoría de las acciones. |
| partnership A business owned by two or more people who share profits and responsibility. | la sociedad | They set up a partnership instead of registering a limited company. Crearon una sociedad en lugar de registrar una sociedad limitada. |
| takeover When one company gets control of another by buying most of its shares. | la absorción | The takeover was approved despite strong opposition from employees. La absorción fue aprobada a pesar de la fuerte oposición de los empleados. |
| merger When two companies join together to form one larger company. | la fusión | If the merger had failed, both companies would have gone bankrupt. Si la fusión hubiera fracasado, ambas empresas habrían quebrado. |
| franchise The right to run a business using a bigger company's name and products. | la franquicia | The fast-food chain sells franchises to local investors. La cadena de comida rápida vende franquicias a inversores locales. |
| solventformal Having enough money to pay all your debts. | solvente | The auditors confirmed that the company remains solvent despite last year's losses. Los auditores confirmaron que la empresa sigue siendo solvente a pesar de las pérdidas del año pasado. |
| expansion The process of a business becoming bigger or entering new markets. Sinónimos: growth | la expansión | The expansion into Asia was riskier than the board had expected. La expansión en Asia fue más arriesgada de lo que el consejo había previsto. |
| restructuring Organizing a company in a new way to make it work better. | la reestructuración | The restructuring, which took two years, made the company far more efficient. La reestructuración, que llevó dos años, hizo a la empresa mucho más eficiente. |
| bankruptcy The legal state of being unable to pay your debts. | la quiebra | The airline avoided bankruptcy by selling half of its planes. La aerolínea evitó la quiebra vendiendo la mitad de sus aviones. |
| multinational A large company that operates in many different countries. | la multinacional | Having worked for a multinational, she found it easy to adapt to the new culture. Al haber trabajado para una multinacional, le resultó fácil adaptarse a la nueva cultura. |
| board of directors The group of people chosen to control a company and make major decisions. | el consejo de administración | The board of directors meets every month to review the results. El consejo de administración se reúne cada mes para revisar los resultados. |
| loan Money that you borrow, especially from a bank, and must pay back. | el préstamo | The bank refused to give us a loan unless we offered some security. El banco se negó a concedernos un préstamo a menos que ofreciéramos una garantía. |
| interest rate The percentage a bank charges you for borrowing money. | el tipo de interés | If interest rates were lower, more families would buy their own homes. Si los tipos de interés fueran más bajos, más familias comprarían su propia vivienda. |
| mortgage A loan from a bank used to buy a house or flat. | la hipoteca | They took out a thirty-year mortgage to buy the flat. Pidieron una hipoteca a treinta años para comprar el piso. |
| debt Money that you owe to a person, bank, or company. | la deuda | The company is deeply in debt, which worries its investors. La empresa está muy endeudada, lo cual preocupa a sus inversores. |
| savings Money that you keep, usually in a bank, instead of spending it. | los ahorros | He put all his savings into the business, which turned out to be a wise decision. Metió todos sus ahorros en el negocio, lo cual resultó ser una decisión acertada. |
| investment Money that you put into something to make a profit later. | la inversión | Buying property used to be considered the safest investment. Comprar inmuebles solía considerarse la inversión más segura. |
| investor A person or organization that puts money into a business to make a profit. | el inversor | Investors were warned that they could lose all their money. Se advirtió a los inversores de que podían perder todo su dinero. |
| seasonal Changing or happening according to the time of year. | estacional | Ice-cream sales are highly seasonal, so the firm hires extra staff every summer. Las ventas de helado son muy estacionales, así que la firma contrata personal extra cada verano. |
| interest-free Involving no extra charge for borrowing money. | sin intereses | The shop offers interest-free credit on purchases over five hundred euros. La tienda ofrece crédito sin intereses en compras superiores a quinientos euros. |
| deposit Money paid in advance as the first part of a payment. | la señal | You will have to pay a deposit of ten per cent when you sign the contract. Tendrás que pagar una señal del diez por ciento cuando firmes el contrato. |
| transaction An act of buying, selling, or moving money between accounts. | la transacción | Every transaction is recorded automatically by the system. Cada transacción queda registrada automáticamente por el sistema. |
| fee Money you pay for a professional service. Sinónimos: charge | la comisión | The bank charges a small fee for transferring money abroad. El banco cobra una pequeña comisión por transferir dinero al extranjero. |
| funds Money that is available to be spent for a particular purpose. Sinónimos: money | los fondos | The project was canceled because the funds had run out. El proyecto se canceló porque los fondos se habían agotado. |
| capital Money used to start or grow a business. | el capital | They didn't have enough capital to open a second restaurant. No tenían suficiente capital para abrir un segundo restaurante. |
| asset Something valuable that a person or company owns. | el activo | The buildings are the most valuable assets the company owns. Los edificios son los activos más valiosos que posee la empresa. |
| liabilityformal Money that a company or person owes; a debt. Sinónimos: debt | el pasivo | The auditors found that the firm's liabilities were greater than its assets. Los auditores descubrieron que el pasivo de la firma era mayor que su activo. |
| cash flow The movement of money into and out of a business. | el flujo de caja | Many small businesses fail because of poor cash flow rather than a bad product. Muchas pequeñas empresas fracasan por un flujo de caja deficiente más que por un mal producto. |
| revenue The money a company receives from selling goods or services. Sinónimos: income | los ingresos | Revenue rose by 15 per cent last year, mainly thanks to online sales. Los ingresos aumentaron un 15 por ciento el año pasado, principalmente gracias a las ventas en línea. |
| profit Money you gain when you sell something for more than it cost you. Sinónimos: gain | el beneficio | The company made a profit for the first time since it was founded. La empresa obtuvo beneficios por primera vez desde su fundación. |
| loss Money that a business loses when costs are higher than income. | la pérdida | The factory reported heavy losses, which led to hundreds of job cuts. La fábrica registró grandes pérdidas, lo que provocó cientos de recortes de empleo. |
| expense Money spent on something, especially as part of doing business. Sinónimos: cost | el gasto | Travel expenses will be paid back provided that you keep the receipts. Los gastos de viaje se reembolsarán siempre que guardes los recibos. |
| income The money a person or organization receives regularly. Sinónimos: earnings | los ingresos | Families whose income is below the average will receive extra help. Las familias cuyos ingresos estén por debajo de la media recibirán ayuda extra. |
| dividend Part of a company's profit that is paid to shareholders. | el dividendo | The dividend, which is paid twice a year, attracts many small investors. El dividendo, que se paga dos veces al año, atrae a muchos pequeños inversores. |
| share (in a company) One of the equal parts into which a company's value is divided. | la acción | He sold his shares just before the price collapsed, which was extremely lucky. Vendió sus acciones justo antes de que el precio se desplomara, lo cual fue una enorme suerte. |
| stock market The activity of buying and selling shares in companies. | la bolsa | The stock market fell sharply after the bad news was published. La bolsa cayó bruscamente después de que se publicara la mala noticia. |
| long-term Continuing or having an effect far into the future. | a largo plazo | Investing in staff training brings long-term benefits that are hard to measure. Invertir en la formación del personal aporta beneficios a largo plazo que son difíciles de medir. |
| banking The business activity of banks. | la banca | Online banking has made it unnecessary to visit a branch. La banca en línea ha hecho innecesario ir a una sucursal. |
| lender A person or organization that lends money. | el prestamista | Lenders must check whether borrowers can really pay the money back. Los prestamistas deben comprobar si los prestatarios pueden devolver realmente el dinero. |
| credit An arrangement to buy something now and pay for it later. | el crédito | Most customers prefer to buy now and pay later using credit. La mayoría de los clientes prefiere comprar ahora y pagar después usando crédito. |
| short-term Lasting or having an effect for only a short time. | a corto plazo | Cutting the research budget was a short-term solution that created bigger problems later. Recortar el presupuesto de investigación fue una solución a corto plazo que creó problemas mayores después. |
| insurance An agreement in which a company pays your costs if something bad happens. Sinónimos: cover, protection | el seguro | You are strongly advised to take out insurance before renting the machinery. Se recomienda encarecidamente contratar un seguro antes de alquilar la maquinaria. |
| supply The amount of a product that is available to be sold. | la oferta | When supply exceeds demand, prices tend to fall. Cuando la oferta supera la demanda, los precios tienden a bajar. |
| demand (noun) The amount of a product or service that people want to buy. | la demanda | Demand for electric cars has grown so quickly that factories cannot keep up. La demanda de coches eléctricos ha crecido tan rápido que las fábricas no pueden seguir el ritmo. |
| trade The activity of buying and selling goods and services between people or countries. Sinónimos: commerce | el comercio | Trade between the two countries has doubled over the last decade. El comercio entre los dos países se ha duplicado en la última década. |
| tariff A tax on goods coming into or leaving a country. | el arancel | The new tariffs on steel are expected to raise prices for consumers. Se espera que los nuevos aranceles sobre el acero suban los precios para los consumidores. |
| goods Physical products that are made to be sold. Sinónimos: products,merchandise | las mercancías | The goods were damaged during transport, so we asked for our money back. Las mercancías se dañaron durante el transporte, así que pedimos que nos devolvieran el dinero. |
| commodity A basic product, such as coffee or oil, that is bought and sold in large amounts. | la materia prima | Coffee is one of the most traded commodities in the world. El café es una de las materias primas más comercializadas del mundo. |
| supplier A company or person that provides goods or services to another business. Sinónimos: provider | el proveedor | We changed suppliers because the previous one kept delivering late. Cambiamos de proveedor porque el anterior no dejaba de entregar tarde. |
| wholesaler A business that sells goods in large quantities to shops, not to the public. | el mayorista | Buying directly from the wholesaler is cheaper than going through a shop. Comprar directamente al mayorista es más barato que pasar por una tienda. |
| retailer A business that sells goods directly to the public. | el minorista | Online retailers have taken customers away from traditional shops. Los minoristas en línea han quitado clientes a las tiendas tradicionales. |
| consumer A person who buys goods or services for their own use. Sinónimos: buyer,customer | el consumidor | Consumers are becoming more and more worried about where products come from. Los consumidores están cada vez más preocupados por el origen de los productos. |
| competition The situation in which companies try to be more successful than others. | la competencia | Competition in the food sector is so fierce that many small shops close within a year. La competencia en el sector alimentario es tan feroz que muchas tiendas pequeñas cierran en menos de un año. |
| competitor A company or person trying to win business against others in the same market. Sinónimos: rival | el competidor | Our main competitor has just cut its prices, so we will have to react quickly. Nuestro principal competidor acaba de bajar sus precios, así que tendremos que reaccionar rápido. |
| monopoly Complete control of a market by one company or organization. | el monopolio | For decades the state had a monopoly on the railways, so tickets were expensive. Durante décadas el Estado tuvo el monopolio de los ferrocarriles, así que los billetes eran caros. |
| market share The percentage of total sales in a market that one company has. | la cuota de mercado | The firm's market share has fallen from 30 to 22 per cent in two years. La cuota de mercado de la firma ha caído del 30 al 22 por ciento en dos años. |
| shortage A situation in which there is not enough of something that people need. Sinónimos: lack | la escasez | The shortage of housing has pushed rents up all over the country. La escasez de vivienda ha hecho subir los alquileres en todo el país. |
| distribution The process of moving goods from producers to shops or customers. | la distribución | Distribution used to be the most expensive part of the business until they built their own warehouse. La distribución solía ser la parte más cara del negocio hasta que construyeron su propio almacén. |
| shipment A quantity of goods sent together to a customer or place. Sinónimos: delivery | el envío | The shipment, which should have arrived on Monday, was delayed by the storm. El envío, que debería haber llegado el lunes, se retrasó por la tormenta. |
| warehouse A large building where goods are kept before being sold or sent. | el almacén | The goods are stored in a warehouse outside the city until they are needed. Las mercancías se guardan en un almacén a las afueras de la ciudad hasta que se necesitan. |
| logistics The organization of moving, storing, and delivering goods. | la logística | Good logistics is what allows supermarkets to sell fresh fish far from the coast. Una buena logística es lo que permite a los supermercados vender pescado fresco lejos de la costa. |
| supply chain The whole system of people and companies involved in making and delivering a product. | la cadena de suministro | If one link in the supply chain breaks, the whole factory may stop working. Si un eslabón de la cadena de suministro se rompe, toda la fábrica puede dejar de funcionar. |
| globalization The process by which trade and culture spread across the whole world. | la globalización | Globalization has made it possible for small firms to sell worldwide. La globalización ha hecho posible que las pequeñas empresas vendan en todo el mundo. |
| sanction An official punishment, often limiting trade, used against a country. | la sanción | Economic sanctions were imposed on the country after it broke the agreement. Se impusieron sanciones económicas al país después de que incumpliera el acuerdo. |
| deficit The amount by which spending is greater than income. | el déficit | The government promised to reduce the deficit without raising taxes. El gobierno prometió reducir el déficit sin subir los impuestos. |
| bubble A situation in which prices rise far above the real value before falling suddenly. | la burbuja | Everyone knew the property bubble would burst; nobody knew when. Todo el mundo sabía que la burbuja inmobiliaria estallaría; nadie sabía cuándo. |
| steep Rising or falling quickly and by a large amount. Sinónimos: sharp | pronunciado | The steep rise in energy prices forced many factories to cut production. La pronunciada subida de los precios de la energía obligó a muchas fábricas a recortar la producción. |
| niche A small, specific part of a market with its own special customers. | el nicho (de mercado) | They found a niche selling vegan cheese, which nobody else was offering locally. Encontraron un nicho vendiendo queso vegano, que nadie más ofrecía en la zona. |
| campaign A planned series of activities designed to advertise or achieve something. | la campaña | The campaign was so successful that sales tripled in three months. La campaña tuvo tanto éxito que las ventas se triplicaron en tres meses. |
| target audience The particular group of people a product or advert is aimed at. | el público objetivo | Before designing the advert, you need to know who your target audience is. Antes de diseñar el anuncio, necesitas saber cuál es tu público objetivo. |
| advertisement A notice, picture, or film that tries to persuade people to buy something. Sinónimos: advert,ad | el anuncio | The advertisement was banned because it made claims that could not be proved. El anuncio fue prohibido porque hacía afirmaciones que no podían demostrarse. |
| customer A person who buys goods or services from a shop or business. Sinónimos: client,buyer | el cliente | Customers who are treated well tend to come back and spend more. Los clientes que reciben un buen trato tienden a volver y gastar más. |
| sales The number or value of products sold in a period of time. | las ventas | Sales have been falling steadily since the new competitor entered the market. Las ventas llevan cayendo de forma constante desde que el nuevo competidor entró en el mercado. |
| slogan A short, memorable phrase used in advertising. | el eslogan | A good slogan is easy to remember even if you only hear it once. Un buen eslogan es fácil de recordar aunque solo lo oigas una vez. |
| market research Collecting information about what customers want and need. | el estudio de mercado | Had they done proper market research, they would have known nobody wanted the product. Si hubieran hecho un estudio de mercado adecuado, habrían sabido que nadie quería el producto. |
| second-hand Already used by someone else before being sold again. Sinónimos: used | de segunda mano | She furnished the whole office with second-hand desks to keep costs down. Amuebló toda la oficina con mesas de segunda mano para mantener los costes bajos. |
| loyalty The tendency of customers to keep buying from the same company. | la fidelidad | Customer loyalty is harder to win than it is to lose. La fidelidad del cliente es más difícil de ganar que de perder. |
| packaging The materials used to wrap or protect a product for sale. | el embalaje | The company redesigned its packaging so that it would use less plastic. La empresa rediseñó su embalaje para que usara menos plástico. |
| word of mouth Information passed from person to person by talking, especially recommendations. | el boca a boca | The restaurant never advertises; all its customers come through word of mouth. El restaurante nunca se anuncia; todos sus clientes llegan por el boca a boca. |
| negotiation Formal discussion between people trying to reach an agreement. | la negociación | After months of negotiation, the two sides finally reached an agreement. Tras meses de negociación, las dos partes finalmente alcanzaron un acuerdo. |
| patent A legal right that stops others from copying your invention. | la patente | The startup applied for a patent to protect its invention. La startup solicitó una patente para proteger su invento. |
| agreement A decision or arrangement that two or more people accept. Sinónimos: deal | el acuerdo | Both parties said they were satisfied with the agreement that had been signed. Ambas partes dijeron que estaban satisfechas con el acuerdo que se había firmado. |
| clause A separate part of a legal document or contract. | la cláusula | There is a clause in the contract which allows either side to cancel with 30 days' notice. Hay una cláusula en el contrato que permite a cualquiera de las partes cancelar con 30 días de preaviso. |
| deal An agreement, especially in business, that benefits both sides. Sinónimos: agreement,arrangement | el trato | The deal fell apart at the last minute because neither side would give way. El trato se vino abajo en el último momento porque ninguna de las partes quiso ceder. |
| compromise An agreement in which each side accepts less than it wanted. | el acuerdo mutuo | In the end they reached a compromise: we lowered the price and they ordered more units. Al final llegaron a un acuerdo mutuo: nosotros bajamos el precio y ellos pidieron más unidades. |
| proposal A formal plan or suggestion offered for others to consider. Sinónimos: suggestion,plan | la propuesta | The proposal was rejected on the grounds that it was too expensive. La propuesta fue rechazada alegando que era demasiado cara. |
| dispute A serious disagreement, often between companies or workers and employers. Sinónimos: disagreement,conflict | la disputa | The dispute over payment terms lasted longer than the project itself. La disputa por las condiciones de pago duró más que el propio proyecto. |
| entrepreneur A person who starts their own business and takes financial risks. | el emprendedor | A true entrepreneur sees opportunities where others only see problems. Un verdadero emprendedor ve oportunidades donde otros solo ven problemas. |
| startup A new company, often one with an original idea and fast growth plans. | la empresa emergente | Most startups fail within three years, which is why investors are so careful. La mayoría de las empresas emergentes fracasan en menos de tres años, y por eso los inversores son tan prudentes. |
| business plan A written document describing how a new business will make money. | el plan de negocio | No bank will lend you money unless you present a convincing business plan. Ningún banco te prestará dinero a menos que presentes un plan de negocio convincente. |
| innovation The creation of new ideas, products, or ways of doing things. | la innovación | Constant innovation is what keeps a company ahead of its competitors. La innovación constante es lo que mantiene a una empresa por delante de sus competidores. |
| grant Money given by a government or organization that does not need to be paid back. | la subvención | She applied for a government grant, which meant she didn't need a bank loan. Solicitó una subvención pública, lo que significó que no necesitaba un préstamo bancario. |
| venture capital Money invested in new companies that could grow fast but might fail. | el capital riesgo | Without venture capital, many of today's biggest tech companies would never have existed. Sin capital riesgo, muchas de las mayores tecnológicas de hoy nunca habrían existido. |
| pitch (business idea) A short talk designed to persuade investors or customers to support an idea. | la presentación (de una idea de negocio) | Her pitch was so convincing that two investors offered her money on the spot. Su presentación fue tan convincente que dos inversores le ofrecieron dinero en el acto. |
| inflation A general rise in prices over time in an economy. | la inflación | Inflation is rising so fast that wages cannot keep up with prices. La inflación sube tan deprisa que los sueldos no pueden seguir el ritmo de los precios. |
| growth An increase in the size or value of an economy or business. | el crecimiento | Economic growth slowed down last year, although unemployment kept falling. El crecimiento económico se ralentizó el año pasado, aunque el desempleo siguió bajando. |
| inventory The complete list or amount of goods a business has. Sinónimos: stock | el inventario / las existencias | The warehouse checks its inventory at the end of every month. El almacén revisa su inventario a final de cada mes. |
| recession A period when the economy shrinks and business activity falls. | la recesión | During the recession, thousands of businesses were forced to close. Durante la recesión, miles de negocios se vieron obligados a cerrar. |
| gross domestic product The total value of goods and services produced by a country in a year. | el producto interior bruto | Gross domestic product, usually known as GDP, measures everything a country produces. El producto interior bruto, normalmente conocido como PIB, mide todo lo que produce un país. |
| economy The system of money, trade, and industry of a country or region. | la economía | The economy is recovering more slowly than the government had promised. La economía se está recuperando más despacio de lo que el gobierno había prometido. |
| boom A period of sudden economic growth and success. | el auge | During the tourism boom, hotels were being built all along the coast. Durante el auge del turismo, se estaban construyendo hoteles a lo largo de toda la costa. |
| downturn A period when the economy or business activity becomes weaker. Sinónimos: decline | la desaceleración | Analysts warn that a downturn is likely if consumers stop spending. Los analistas advierten de que es probable una desaceleración si los consumidores dejan de gastar. |
| recovery The process of the economy improving after a difficult period. | la recuperación | The recovery will depend on how quickly people go back to spending. La recuperación dependerá de lo rápido que la gente vuelva a gastar. |
| output The amount of goods produced by a factory, company, or country. Sinónimos: production | la producción | Factory output has increased despite there being fewer workers. La producción de las fábricas ha aumentado a pesar de que hay menos trabajadores. |
| productivity How much is produced compared with the time and money used to produce it. | la productividad | Working longer hours does not necessarily mean higher productivity. Trabajar más horas no significa necesariamente mayor productividad. |
| standard of living The level of comfort and wealth that a person or country has. | el nivel de vida | The standard of living has improved considerably over the past twenty years. El nivel de vida ha mejorado considerablemente en los últimos veinte años. |
| minimum wage The lowest amount of money that employers are legally allowed to pay. | el salario mínimo | The government announced that the minimum wage would rise in January. El gobierno anunció que el salario mínimo subiría en enero. |
| tax Money that people and companies must pay to the government. | el impuesto | The new tax on sugary drinks was introduced to improve public health. El nuevo impuesto sobre las bebidas azucaradas se introdujo para mejorar la salud pública. |
| taxationformal The system of charging taxes, or the money collected from them. | la fiscalidad | Taxation is likely to rise whichever party wins the election. Es probable que la fiscalidad suba gane quien gane las elecciones. |
| VAT A tax added to the price of most goods and services. | el IVA | VAT, which stands for value added tax, is already included in the price you see. El IVA, que significa impuesto sobre el valor añadido, ya está incluido en el precio que ves. |
| tax evasion The crime of not paying the taxes you owe. | la evasión fiscal | He was accused of tax evasion and had to appear in court. Fue acusado de evasión fiscal y tuvo que comparecer ante el tribunal. |
| viableformal Able to work successfully or make money. Sinónimos: feasible, workable | viable | The plan is only viable if the bank agrees to extend the loan. El plan solo es viable si el banco acepta ampliar el préstamo. |
| executive A senior manager who makes important decisions in a company. Sinónimos: manager,director | el ejecutivo | Senior executives were asked to give up part of their bonuses. Se pidió a los altos ejecutivos que renunciaran a parte de sus primas. |
| stake A share or financial interest that you own in a business. | la participación (en una empresa) | The fund bought a 20 per cent stake in the airline, which surprised analysts. El fondo compró una participación del 20 por ciento en la aerolínea, lo que sorprendió a los analistas. |
| ownership The state of legally owning something, such as a company. | la propiedad (titularidad) | Ownership of the club passed to an American investor last summer. La propiedad del club pasó a un inversor estadounidense el verano pasado. |
| acquisitionformal The act of one company buying another company. Sinónimos: purchase,takeover | la adquisición | The acquisition of its main rival made the group the largest in Europe. La adquisición de su principal rival convirtió al grupo en el mayor de Europa. |
| tax-free Sold or earned without any tax having to be paid. | libre de impuestos | Everything you buy at the airport shop is tax-free, which makes it slightly cheaper. Todo lo que compras en la tienda del aeropuerto está libre de impuestos, lo que lo hace algo más barato. |
| audit An official examination of a company's financial records. | la auditoría | An external audit is carried out every year to check the accounts. Cada año se realiza una auditoría externa para comprobar las cuentas. |
| strike (by workers) A period when workers refuse to work in order to demand something. | la huelga | The strike, which lasted three weeks, cost the airline millions. La huelga, que duró tres semanas, le costó millones a la aerolínea. |
| loss-making Losing money instead of making a profit. | deficitario | The group finally sold its loss-making television channel to a rival. El grupo vendió por fin su canal de televisión deficitario a un rival. |
| outsourcing Paying another company to do work instead of doing it yourself. | la externalización | Outsourcing has allowed the company to concentrate on what it does best. La externalización ha permitido a la empresa concentrarse en lo que mejor sabe hacer. |
| central bank The national bank that controls a country's money supply and interest rates. | el banco central | The central bank cut interest rates in order to encourage spending. El banco central bajó los tipos de interés para fomentar el gasto. |
| knock-on Causing other things to happen as an indirect result. | en cadena (efecto) | The port strike had a knock-on effect on prices across the whole country. La huelga del puerto tuvo un efecto en cadena sobre los precios en todo el país. |
| borrower A person or organization that takes money and must pay it back. | el prestatario | Borrowers whose payments are late are charged an extra fee. A los prestatarios cuyos pagos se retrasan se les cobra una comisión extra. |
| creditor A person or company that is owed money by someone else. | el acreedor | The creditors agreed to wait six more months provided that the debt was partly paid. Los acreedores aceptaron esperar seis meses más siempre que la deuda se pagara en parte. |
| wealth A large amount of money and valuable possessions. | la riqueza | Most of the country's wealth is concentrated in the hands of a few families. La mayor parte de la riqueza del país está concentrada en manos de unas pocas familias. |
| speculation Buying things hoping their price will rise so you can sell at a profit. | la especulación | Speculation in housing drove prices far beyond what ordinary buyers could afford. La especulación inmobiliaria llevó los precios mucho más allá de lo que los compradores normales podían permitirse. |
| invoice A document listing goods or services provided and the money owed. Sinónimos: bill | la factura | Please send us the invoice so that we can pay it before the end of the month. Por favor, envíenos la factura para que podamos pagarla antes de fin de mes. |
| accounting The work of recording and reporting a company's financial information. | la contabilidad | She studied accounting because every business needs someone to keep its books in order. Estudió contabilidad porque todo negocio necesita a alguien que mantenga sus cuentas en orden. |
| overheads Regular costs of running a business, such as rent and electricity. | los gastos generales | By moving to a smaller office, they cut their overheads in half. Al mudarse a una oficina más pequeña, redujeron sus gastos generales a la mitad. |
| welfare Money and help a government gives to people in need. | las prestaciones sociales | Spending on welfare rises whenever unemployment goes up. El gasto en prestaciones sociales aumenta siempre que sube el desempleo. |
| roughly Approximately; not exactly. | aproximadamente | The two firms are roughly the same size, although their profits differ greatly. Las dos firmas tienen aproximadamente el mismo tamaño, aunque sus beneficios difieren mucho. |
| publicity Public attention given to someone or something by the media. | la publicidad (repercusión) | The scandal brought the firm more publicity than any campaign could have done. El escándalo dio a la firma más publicidad de la que cualquier campaña podría haber conseguido. |
| warranty A written promise to repair or replace a product if it breaks. Sinónimos: guarantee | la garantía | The washing machine is still under warranty, so the repair should not cost you anything. La lavadora todavía está en garantía, así que la reparación no debería costarte nada. |
| complaintformal A statement saying that you are unhappy about a product or service. | la reclamación | If you wish to make a complaint, put it in writing to the manager. Si desea presentar una reclamación, hágalo por escrito al director. |
| customer service The part of a company that helps customers with questions and problems. | la atención al cliente | Customer service will contact you as soon as the parcel has been sent. Atención al cliente se pondrá en contacto contigo en cuanto se haya enviado el paquete. |
| e-commerce Buying and selling goods and services on the internet. | el comercio electrónico | E-commerce has grown so much that some brands no longer have physical shops. El comercio electrónico ha crecido tanto que algunas marcas ya no tienen tiendas físicas. |
| premises The building and land that a business uses. | el local (comercial) | The premises, which had been empty for years, were turned into a restaurant. El local, que había estado vacío durante años, se convirtió en un restaurante. |
| property Land and buildings, especially considered as things to buy and sell. Sinónimos: real estate | los inmuebles | Property in the city center has become too expensive for most local buyers. Los inmuebles del centro de la ciudad se han vuelto demasiado caros para la mayoría de los compradores locales. |
| quarter (of the year) A period of three months used for reporting business results. | el trimestre | Profits for the first quarter were higher than analysts had predicted. Los beneficios del primer trimestre fueron mayores de lo que los analistas habían previsto. |
| bid An offer to pay a particular amount of money for something. Sinónimos: offer | la oferta (de compra) | Their bid was turned down because it was far too low. Su oferta fue rechazada porque era demasiado baja. |
| dramatically Suddenly and by a very large amount. | drásticamente | Production costs fell dramatically once the new machinery had been installed. Los costes de producción cayeron drásticamente una vez que se hubo instalado la nueva maquinaria. |
| penalty A punishment, often money, for breaking a rule or agreement. Sinónimos: fine | la penalización | The contract includes a penalty for every week the work is delayed. El contrato incluye una penalización por cada semana que se retrase la obra. |
| to overcharge To ask someone for too much money for something. | cobrar de más | Check every invoice carefully, as some suppliers overcharge customers who don't know the usual prices. Revisa cada factura con atención, ya que algunos proveedores cobran de más a los clientes que no conocen los precios habituales. |
| lawsuit A legal case brought to a court by one party against another. | la demanda (judicial) | The lawsuit could cost the firm millions if the court rules against it. La demanda podría costarle millones a la firma si el tribunal falla en su contra. |
| crowdfunding Getting money for a project from many people, usually online. | la microfinanciación colectiva | Thanks to crowdfunding, the game raised more money in a week than its creators had hoped for. Gracias a la microfinanciación colectiva, el juego recaudó más dinero en una semana de lo que sus creadores habían esperado. |
| to overspend To spend more money than you planned or can afford. | gastar de más | Many departments overspend at the end of the year so that their budget is not cut. Muchos departamentos gastan de más a final de año para que no les recorten el presupuesto. |
| prototype The first model of a product, made to test the design. | el prototipo | The prototype was tested for months before the product went on sale. El prototipo se probó durante meses antes de que el producto saliera a la venta. |
| bureaucracy Complicated official rules and processes that slow things down. | la burocracia | Small firms complain that bureaucracy takes up time which could be spent serving customers. Las pequeñas empresas se quejan de que la burocracia consume un tiempo que podría dedicarse a atender a los clientes. |
| non-profit Existing to help people, not to make money. | sin ánimo de lucro | She left banking to run a non-profit organization which trains young entrepreneurs. Dejó la banca para dirigir una organización sin ánimo de lucro que forma a jóvenes emprendedores. |
| poverty The state of being very poor. Sinónimos: hardship, need | la pobreza | Millions were lifted out of poverty as the economy grew. Millones de personas salieron de la pobreza a medida que crecía la economía. |
| prosperityformal The state of being successful and having a lot of money. Sinónimos: wealth | la prosperidad | The region owes its prosperity to tourism and trade. La región debe su prosperidad al turismo y al comercio. |
| slump A sudden large fall in sales, prices, or economic activity. Sinónimos: fall,drop | la caída (brusca) | The slump in car sales has forced several factories to shorten their working week. La caída de las ventas de coches ha obligado a varias fábricas a acortar su semana laboral. |
| outlook What is expected to happen in the future. Sinónimos: prospects | las perspectivas | The economic outlook remains uncertain, with prices still rising. Las perspectivas económicas siguen siendo inciertas, con los precios todavía en aumento. |
| figures Numbers that give information, especially about business results. Sinónimos: numbers,statistics | las cifras | The latest figures suggest that the economy is doing better than expected. Las últimas cifras indican que a la economía le va mejor de lo esperado. |
| consumption The amount of goods, services, or energy that people use. | el consumo | Fuel consumption fell sharply once prices had doubled. El consumo de combustible cayó bruscamente una vez que los precios se habían duplicado. |
| fraud The crime of deceiving people or organizations to get money. | el fraude | The manager was arrested for fraud after false invoices were found. El director fue detenido por fraude después de que se encontraran facturas falsas. |
| bribery The crime of giving money to someone so they act dishonestly. | el soborno | The company was fined millions for bribery in several foreign contracts. La empresa fue multada con millones por sobornos en varios contratos extranjeros. |
| corruption Dishonest behavior by people in power, especially involving money. | la corrupción | Corruption makes it harder for honest firms to win public contracts. La corrupción hace más difícil que las empresas honradas ganen contratos públicos. |
| to launch To make a new product available to the public for the first time. | lanzar (un producto) | The product will be launched in March unless testing reveals further problems. El producto se lanzará en marzo a menos que las pruebas revelen más problemas. |
| to invest To put money into something hoping to make a profit. | invertir | If I had invested in that startup, I would be rich by now. Si hubiera invertido en esa empresa emergente, ahora sería rico. |
| to negotiate To discuss something formally in order to reach an agreement. Sinónimos: bargain, discuss | negociar | They refused to negotiate until the strike had been called off. Se negaron a negociar hasta que la huelga no se hubiera desconvocado. |
| to export To send goods to another country to be sold there. | exportar | Most of the olive oil produced here is exported to northern Europe. La mayor parte del aceite de oliva que se produce aquí se exporta al norte de Europa. |
| to import To bring goods into a country from abroad to sell them. | importar (mercancías) | The parts are imported from Asia and then assembled locally. Las piezas se importan de Asia y luego se montan aquí. |
| to found To start a company or organization. Sinónimos: establish,set up | fundar | The company was founded in 1985 by two engineering students. La empresa fue fundada en 1985 por dos estudiantes de ingeniería. |
| to sue To take legal action against someone to get money from them. | demandar | The firm threatened to sue us unless the payment was made immediately. La firma amenazó con demandarnos a menos que el pago se hiciera de inmediato. |
| to expand To become bigger or make a business bigger. Sinónimos: grow | expandirse | The chain plans to expand into France, where it already has two warehouses. La cadena planea expandirse a Francia, donde ya tiene dos almacenes. |
| to recruit To find new people to work for a company. | contratar (personal) | Fifty engineers will be recruited over the next two years as the plant grows. Se contratará a cincuenta ingenieros durante los próximos dos años a medida que crezca la planta. |
| to owe To have to pay money back to someone. | deber (dinero) | The club owes its creditors more than it earns in a whole season. El club debe a sus acreedores más de lo que gana en toda una temporada. |
| to charge To ask an amount of money for goods or a service. | cobrar | How much do you charge for shipping to the islands? ¿Cuánto cobráis por el envío a las islas? |
| to manufacture To produce goods in large quantities, usually in a factory. Sinónimos: produce,make | fabricar | The components are no longer manufactured in Europe because labor costs are lower elsewhere. Los componentes ya no se fabrican en Europa porque los costes laborales son más bajos en otros lugares. |
| to sponsor To pay money to support an event or team, usually for advertising. | patrocinar | A local bank sponsors the city marathon every year. Un banco local patrocina el maratón de la ciudad cada año. |
| to overtake To become bigger or more successful than someone else. | adelantar (a un competidor) | Online sales have overtaken shop sales for the first time in the company's history. Las ventas en línea han superado a las ventas en tienda por primera vez en la historia de la empresa. |
| to take over To get control of a company by buying most of its shares. Sinónimos: assume control, take charge | absorber (una empresa) | The bank was taken over by a foreign group during the crisis. El banco fue absorbido por un grupo extranjero durante la crisis. |
| to go bankrupt To be unable to pay your debts and stop doing business. | quebrar | If the airline goes bankrupt, thousands of passengers will lose their money. Si la aerolínea quiebra, miles de pasajeros perderán su dinero. |
| to break even To earn just enough money to cover your costs. | cubrir gastos | The restaurant expects to break even in its second year and to make money in its third. El restaurante espera cubrir gastos en su segundo año y ganar dinero en el tercero. |
| to cut costs To reduce the amount of money a business spends. | recortar gastos | To cut costs, the airline stopped serving free meals on short flights. Para recortar gastos, la aerolínea dejó de servir comidas gratuitas en los vuelos cortos. |
| to run a business To manage and be responsible for a business. Sinónimos: manage a company | dirigir un negocio | Running a business is much harder than working for someone else, she admits. Dirigir un negocio es mucho más duro que trabajar para otro, reconoce ella. |
| to strike a deal To reach an agreement, especially in business. | cerrar un trato | The two companies struck a deal under which each would sell the other's products. Las dos empresas cerraron un trato según el cual cada una vendería los productos de la otra. |
| to transfer To move money from one account or person to another. | transferir | The money was transferred to the wrong account because of a typing error. El dinero se transfirió a la cuenta equivocada por un error al escribir. |
| to downsize To make a company smaller by reducing the number of employees. | reducir plantilla | The firm downsized during the recession, cutting its workforce by a quarter. La firma redujo plantilla durante la recesión, recortando su personal en una cuarta parte. |
| to relocate To move a business or its activities to a different place. | trasladarse | Production will be relocated to Portugal, where costs are considerably lower. La producción se trasladará a Portugal, donde los costes son considerablemente más bajos. |
| to diversify To start making new products or offering new services to reduce risk. | diversificarse | The company diversified into clothing so that it would not depend on one product. La empresa se diversificó hacia la ropa para no depender de un solo producto. |
| to bail out To give money to save a company or bank from failing. | rescatar (financieramente) | The government had to bail out the banks with taxpayers' money. El gobierno tuvo que rescatar a los bancos con el dinero de los contribuyentes. |
| to privatize To sell a government-owned company to private owners. | privatizar | The railways were privatized in the 1990s, which many passengers still regret. Los ferrocarriles se privatizaron en los años noventa, algo que muchos pasajeros todavía lamentan. |
| to boost To increase or improve something, such as sales or the economy. Sinónimos: increase,strengthen | impulsar | The fall in the pound boosted exports, as British goods became cheaper abroad. La caída de la libra impulsó las exportaciones, ya que los productos británicos se abarataron en el extranjero. |
| to shrink To become smaller in size or amount. | contraerse | The economy shrank for two quarters in a row, which officially means a recession. La economía se contrajo durante dos trimestres seguidos, lo que oficialmente significa una recesión. |
| to decline To become smaller, weaker, or less over time. Sinónimos: fall,decrease | disminuir | Sales of printed newspapers have been declining steadily for twenty years. Las ventas de periódicos impresos llevan veinte años disminuyendo de forma constante. |
| to place an order To formally ask a company to supply goods. | hacer un pedido | We placed an order for two hundred chairs, which should arrive within a fortnight. Hicimos un pedido de doscientas sillas, que deberían llegar en un plazo de dos semanas. |
| to go under To fail as a business and stop operating. Sinónimos: fail,collapse | irse a pique (un negocio) | Many family shops went under when the shopping center opened. Muchas tiendas familiares se fueron a pique cuando abrió el centro comercial. |
| to pay off To finish paying a debt; also, to bring a good result. | saldar; dar fruto | It took them ten years to pay off the loan, but the investment finally paid off. Tardaron diez años en saldar el préstamo, pero la inversión finalmente dio fruto. |
| to scale up To increase the size or amount of something, especially a business activity. Sinónimos: expand,grow | ampliar (a mayor escala) | Once the product had proved successful, the founders decided to scale up production. Una vez que el producto había demostrado su éxito, los fundadores decidieron ampliar la producción. |
| to undercut To sell goods or services more cheaply than a competitor. | vender más barato que | Local shops complain that they are constantly being undercut by online giants. Las tiendas locales se quejan de que los gigantes de internet venden constantemente más barato que ellas. |
| to subsidize To pay part of the cost of something so that it is cheaper for people. | subvencionar | Public transport is heavily subsidized by the government so that everyone can afford it. El transporte público está fuertemente subvencionado por el gobierno para que todo el mundo pueda pagarlo. |
| to deregulateformal To remove government rules and controls from a business or industry. | liberalizar (un sector) | After the airline industry was deregulated, ticket prices fell dramatically. Después de que el sector aéreo se liberalizara, los precios de los billetes cayeron drásticamente. |
| to reimburseformal To pay money back to someone who has spent it for you. Sinónimos: repay,pay back | reembolsar | Employees are reimbursed within a week as long as they submit the original receipts. A los empleados se les reembolsa en el plazo de una semana siempre que presenten los recibos originales. |
| to withdraw To take money out of a bank account. Sinónimos: take out | retirar (dinero) | She withdrew all her savings so that she could invest them in the business. Retiró todos sus ahorros para poder invertirlos en el negocio. |
| to deduct To take an amount of money away from a total. Sinónimos: subtract | deducir | Income tax is deducted from your salary before you ever see the money. El impuesto sobre la renta se deduce de tu sueldo antes de que llegues a ver el dinero. |
| to haggle To argue about a price until you agree on it. Sinónimos: bargain | regatear | If you haggle a little, the wholesaler might give you a better price. Si regateas un poco, puede que el mayorista te haga mejor precio. |
| to rebrand To change the name or image of a company or product. | renovar la imagen de marca | The company was rebranded after the scandal so that customers would forget its past. La empresa renovó su imagen de marca tras el escándalo para que los clientes olvidaran su pasado. |
| to outperform To do better or achieve more than someone or something else. Sinónimos: beat | superar (en resultados) | Small firms have consistently outperformed large corporations over the last five years. Las pequeñas empresas han superado sistemáticamente a las grandes corporaciones en los últimos cinco años. |
| to plummet To fall very quickly and suddenly in value or amount. Sinónimos: drop | desplomarse | Shares in the company plummeted when the fraud was discovered. Las acciones de la empresa se desplomaron cuando se descubrió el fraude. |
| to surge To increase suddenly and strongly. Sinónimos: soar | dispararse | Demand for housing has surged since interest rates were cut. La demanda de vivienda se ha disparado desde que se bajaron los tipos de interés. |
| to rebound To increase or improve again after falling. Sinónimos: recover | repuntar | Economists expect the economy to rebound once inflation is under control. Los economistas esperan que la economía repunte una vez que la inflación esté bajo control. |
| to stagnate To stop growing or developing. | estancarse | Wages have stagnated for a decade, which explains why so many people feel poorer. Los salarios llevan una década estancados, lo que explica por qué tanta gente se siente más pobre. |
| to devalue To reduce the value of a country's money. | devaluar | The government devalued the currency in order to make exports cheaper. El gobierno devaluó la moneda para abaratar las exportaciones. |
| to default To fail to pay money that you owe at the right time. | dejar de pagar (una deuda) | If the company defaults on its loans, the banks will seize its assets. Si la empresa deja de pagar sus préstamos, los bancos embargarán sus activos. |
| to branch out To start doing a new activity in addition to your usual business. Sinónimos: diversify | diversificarse | The bakery has branched out into online delivery, which now brings in half its revenue. La panadería se ha diversificado hacia el reparto en línea, que ahora aporta la mitad de sus ingresos. |
| to cut corners To do something cheaply or quickly in a way that lowers quality. | hacer las cosas a medias (para ahorrar) | If builders cut corners, the problems appear years later. Si los constructores hacen las cosas a medias para ahorrar, los problemas aparecen años después. |
| competitive As good as or better than others; wanting to win. | competitivo | Our prices need to be more competitive if we want to survive in this market. Nuestros precios tienen que ser más competitivos si queremos sobrevivir en este mercado. |
| cost-effective Giving good value compared with the money spent. Sinónimos: economical, efficient | rentable (en costes) | Sending the goods by train turned out to be the most cost-effective option. Enviar las mercancías en tren resultó ser la opción más rentable en costes. |
| efficient Working well without wasting time, money, or energy. Sinónimos: effective, productive | eficiente | Machines are efficient at repetitive tasks, whereas people are better at solving problems. Las máquinas son eficientes en las tareas repetitivas, mientras que las personas son mejores resolviendo problemas. |
| lucrativeformal Producing a lot of money or profit. | lucrativo | Consulting proved so lucrative that he never returned to teaching. La consultoría resultó tan lucrativa que nunca volvió a la enseñanza. |
| affordable Cheap enough for most people to be able to buy. | asequible | The council promised to build affordable housing for young families. El ayuntamiento prometió construir viviendas asequibles para las familias jóvenes. |
| overpriced Costing more than it is really worth. | demasiado caro | The shares were clearly overpriced, yet people kept buying them. Las acciones estaban claramente sobrevaloradas y, sin embargo, la gente seguía comprándolas. |
| state-owned Owned by the government rather than by private companies. Sinónimos: public | estatal | The airline, which used to be state-owned, was sold to private investors. La aerolínea, que antes era estatal, fue vendida a inversores privados. |
| economical Using little money or fuel; not wasteful. | económico (que ahorra) | The smaller van is more economical to run, although it carries less. La furgoneta más pequeña es más económica de mantener, aunque carga menos. |
| corporate Relating to large companies or business in general. | corporativo | She left her corporate job to set up a bakery, which she has never regretted. Dejó su trabajo corporativo para montar una panadería, de lo que nunca se ha arrepentido. |
| financial Relating to money or how money is managed. | financiero | The company found itself in financial difficulty after losing its biggest client. La empresa se encontró en dificultades financieras tras perder a su mayor cliente. |
| faulty Not working correctly because of a defect. Sinónimos: defective,broken | defectuoso | Customers who receive faulty goods are entitled to a full refund. Los clientes que reciben mercancías defectuosas tienen derecho a un reembolso completo. |
| ethical Morally correct and fair in the way business is done. | ético | Many customers would rather pay more than buy from a company that is not ethical. Muchos clientes prefieren pagar más antes que comprar a una empresa que no es ética. |
| volatile Likely to change suddenly and unexpectedly, especially by getting worse. Sinónimos: unstable | volátil | The stock market has been so volatile lately that many small investors have pulled out. La bolsa ha estado tan volátil últimamente que muchos pequeños inversores se han retirado. |
| scarce Existing in very small amounts; not enough. Sinónimos: limited | escaso | When affordable housing is scarce, rents are bound to rise. Cuando la vivienda asequible es escasa, los alquileres suben con toda seguridad. |
| booming Growing or succeeding very quickly. Sinónimos: thriving | en pleno auge | The tourist sector is booming, which has pushed local rents up sharply. El sector turístico está en pleno auge, lo que ha hecho subir bruscamente los alquileres de la zona. |
| sluggish Moving or developing more slowly than usual. Sinónimos: slow,weak | flojo | Growth has been sluggish since the crisis, despite record low interest rates. El crecimiento ha sido flojo desde la crisis, a pesar de unos tipos de interés en mínimos históricos. |
| stable Not likely to change or move suddenly. Sinónimos: steady | estable | Prices have remained stable this year even though wages have risen. Los precios se han mantenido estables este año aunque los salarios han subido. |
| risky Involving the possibility of loss, danger, or failure. Sinónimos: dangerous | arriesgado | Putting all your money into one company is far riskier than spreading it across several. Meter todo tu dinero en una sola empresa es mucho más arriesgado que repartirlo entre varias. |
| nationwide Happening or existing in every part of a country. | en todo el país | The chain has just launched a nationwide advertising campaign to win back customers. La cadena acaba de lanzar una campaña publicitaria en todo el país para recuperar clientes. |
| reputable Known to be good, honest, and trusted by people. Sinónimos: trustworthy | de buena reputación | Only buy from reputable suppliers, however cheap the alternative may seem. Compra solo a proveedores de buena reputación, por muy barata que parezca la alternativa. |
| cutting-edge Extremely modern and advanced. Sinónimos: advanced,innovative | puntero | The firm owes its success to cutting-edge technology that none of its rivals can copy. La firma debe su éxito a una tecnología puntera que ninguno de sus rivales puede copiar. |
| upmarket Designed for people who have money and want high quality. Sinónimos: exclusive | de gama alta | The brand has gone upmarket, targeting customers who are willing to pay more. La marca se ha reposicionado hacia la gama alta, dirigiéndose a clientes dispuestos a pagar más. |
| overdue Not paid or done by the expected time. Sinónimos: late,unpaid | vencido | The invoice is now three weeks overdue, so we will have to send a reminder. La factura lleva ya tres semanas vencida, así que tendremos que enviar un recordatorio. |
| worthwhile Useful or important enough to spend time or money on. | que merece la pena | Training staff properly is expensive, but it is a worthwhile investment in the long run. Formar bien a la plantilla es caro, pero es una inversión que merece la pena a largo plazo. |
| steadily Gradually and at a regular speed, without stopping. | de forma constante | Exports have grown steadily since the trade agreement was signed. Las exportaciones han crecido de forma constante desde que se firmó el acuerdo comercial. |
| sharply Suddenly and by a large amount. Sinónimos: steeply | bruscamente | Unemployment rose sharply during the recession before falling again in the recovery. El paro subió bruscamente durante la recesión antes de volver a bajar en la recuperación. |
| annually Once every year. Sinónimos: yearly | anualmente | The company's accounts are audited annually by an independent firm. Las cuentas de la empresa son auditadas anualmente por una firma independiente. |
| value for money Good quality compared with the price paid. | la buena relación calidad-precio | The hotel is not luxurious, but it offers excellent value for money. El hotel no es lujoso, pero ofrece una excelente relación calidad-precio. |
| out of stock Not available to buy because everything has been sold. | agotado | The toy sold so fast that it was out of stock by the middle of December. El juguete se vendió tan rápido que estaba agotado a mediados de diciembre. |
| in bulk In large quantities, usually at a lower price. | en grandes cantidades | Buying in bulk works out cheaper, provided you have somewhere to store everything. Comprar en grandes cantidades sale más barato, siempre que tengas dónde guardarlo todo. |
| in the red Owing money; having a negative bank balance. | en números rojos | The account has been in the red since the company paid for the new machinery. La cuenta está en números rojos desde que la empresa pagó la nueva maquinaria. |
| red tape Official rules and paperwork that seem unnecessary and cause delay. Sinónimos: bureaucracy | los trámites burocráticos | So much red tape was involved that the license took a year to arrive. Había tantos trámites burocráticos que la licencia tardó un año en llegar. |
| household name A name or brand that almost everyone knows. | la marca conocida por todos | Within five years, the brand had become a household name across Europe. En cinco años, la marca se había convertido en un nombre conocido por todos en toda Europa. |
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