finanza
“finanza” means “finance” in Spanish (the study or management of money and capital).
finance
Also: guarantee
📝 In Action
La finanza ética busca invertir en proyectos que ayuden al planeta.
B2Ethical finance seeks to invest in projects that help the planet.
Él es un experto en la alta finanza internacional.
C1He is an expert in high international finance.
La finanza pública es esencial para el desarrollo del país.
B2Public finance is essential for the country's development.
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Quick Quiz: finanza
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Which of these is the most natural way to say 'I'm studying finance'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the old French word 'finance,' which originally meant 'payment' or 'settlement.' This comes from the verb 'finir,' which means 'to finish'—because when you pay a debt, you finish the transaction!
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'finanza' common in everyday Spanish?
Not really. In casual conversation, people almost exclusively use the plural 'finanzas'. The singular is mostly found in textbook titles or formal economic discussions.
Can I use 'finanza' to mean a security deposit?
Technically, it was used that way in the past, but today you should use the word 'fianza' to avoid confusion.
What is 'alta finanza'?
This translates to 'high finance' and refers to complex investment banking and global capital markets.