balance
“balance” means “assessment” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
assessment
Also: review, taking stock
📝 In Action
Al final del año, siempre hacemos un balance de lo bueno y lo malo.
B1At the end of the year, we always do a review of the good and the bad.
El balance de la reunión fue muy positivo para el equipo.
B1The overall assessment of the meeting was very positive for the team.
Es necesario hacer un balance antes de tomar una decisión importante.
B2It is necessary to take stock before making an important decision.
balance sheet
Also: financial statement
📝 In Action
El contador entregó el balance general de la empresa.
B2The accountant submitted the company's general balance sheet.
Hay una discrepancia en el balance de este trimestre.
C1There is a discrepancy in this quarter's financial statement.
El balance muestra que tenemos más deudas que activos.
B2The balance sheet shows that we have more debts than assets.
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Words that translate to "balance" in Spanish:
assessment→balance sheet→financial statement→review→taking stock→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: balance
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If you are evaluating your performance over the last month, you are...
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Italian word 'bilancio', which comes from the Latin 'bilanx', referring to a scale with two plates (bi- meaning 'two' and lanx meaning 'plate').
First recorded: 16th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can 'balance' be used as a verb in Spanish?
No, the word 'balance' is only a noun. If you want to say 'to balance something,' you should use the verb 'equilibrar' (for stability) or 'balancear' (for rocking/swinging).
What is the difference between 'balance' and 'equilibrio'?
Think of 'equilibrio' as physical balance (like a gymnast). Think of 'balance' as a summary or a record (like an end-of-year review or an accounting sheet).
Is it 'la balance' or 'el balance'?
It is always masculine: 'el balance'. Even though it ends in 'e', which can sometimes be tricky, this one always takes the masculine article.