financiación
“financiación” means “financing” in Spanish (the act of providing or getting money for a project).
financing
Also: funding, funding
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¿Ofrecen financiación para comprar este ordenador?
A2Do you offer financing to buy this computer?
La empresa consiguió la financiación necesaria para expandirse.
B1The company obtained the necessary funding to expand.
Sin financiación pública, el museo tendrá que cerrar.
C1Without public funding, the museum will have to close.
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Quick Quiz: financiación
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If you want to buy a car but don't have all the money upfront, you need:
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From the verb 'financiar', which comes from the Old French word 'finance', originally meaning 'an end' or 'a settlement of a debt'.
First recorded: 19th Century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'financiación' formal?
It is neutral. It's used in banks and serious documents, but also in everyday life when buying a phone or a car.
What's the difference between 'financiación' and 'financiamiento'?
They mean exactly the same thing. 'Financiación' is the standard in Spain, while 'financiamiento' is standard in Latin America.
How do you say 'interest-free financing'?
You say 'financiación sin intereses'.