contabilidad
“contabilidad” means “accounting” in Spanish (the profession or field of study).
accounting
Also: bookkeeping, accounts
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Ella decidió estudiar contabilidad para trabajar en un banco.
A2She decided to study accounting to work at a bank.
El departamento de contabilidad está en el segundo piso.
B1The accounting department is on the second floor.
Llevar la contabilidad de una pequeña empresa requiere mucha organización.
B2Keeping the books for a small business requires a lot of organization.
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From the Latin 'computare,' which means to calculate or count up. It shares the same root as the English word 'computer.'
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'contabilidad' mean 'accountability'?
No. While they look similar, 'contabilidad' refers only to money and financial records. For 'accountability,' use 'responsabilidad' or 'rendición de cuentas'.
What is the difference between 'contador' and 'contable'?
Both mean 'accountant.' In Latin America, 'contador' is more common. In Spain, 'contable' is frequently used to refer to the profession.
Is 'contabilidad' used for personal budgets?
Usually, it refers to professional or business systems, but you can say 'llevo mi propia contabilidad' if you want to sound very organized about your personal money.