financiero
“financiero” means “financial” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
financial
Also: money-related
📝 In Action
El sistema financiero global es muy complejo.
B1The global financial system is very complex.
Necesito un buen asesor financiero.
B1I need a good financial advisor.
financier
Also: financial expert
📝 In Action
El financiero invirtió millones en la nueva empresa.
B2The financier invested millions in the new company.
Es un financiero muy respetado en Madrid.
B2He is a very respected financial expert in Madrid.
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Quick Quiz: financiero
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'financiero' to describe a person?
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📚 Etymology▼
From 'finanzas' (finances). The root comes from the Old French word 'finance,' which meant 'payment.' This originally comes from the Latin word 'finis,' meaning 'end,' because paying a debt 'ends' the deal.
First recorded: 19th century (in its modern sense)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'financiero' used for small personal money matters?
While technically correct, it sounds very formal. For daily expenses or small savings, people usually say 'económico' or just 'de dinero'.
Does it ever mean 'a finance company'?
Yes, as a feminine noun ('una financiera'), it can refer to a financial institution or credit company.