flujo
“flujo” means “flow” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
flow
Also: stream, current
📝 In Action
El flujo de tráfico se detuvo por el accidente.
A2The flow of traffic stopped because of the accident.
Hay un buen flujo de información entre los departamentos.
B1There is a good flow of information between the departments.
Revisa el flujo de la corriente eléctrica.
B2Check the flow of the electrical current.
discharge
Also: menstrual flow, secretion
📝 In Action
La doctora preguntó sobre la naturaleza del flujo.
B1The doctor asked about the nature of the discharge.
Ella toma nota de su flujo menstrual cada mes.
B2She notes her menstrual flow every month.
cash flow
Also: capital flow
📝 In Action
La empresa necesita mejorar su flujo de caja.
B2The company needs to improve its cash flow.
Analizamos el flujo de capitales en el mercado internacional.
C1We analyzed the flow of capital in the international market.
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Words that translate to "flujo" in Spanish:
capital flow→cash flow→current→discharge→flow→menstrual flow→secretion→stream→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: flujo
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'flujo' in its economic sense?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word *fluxus*, which literally meant 'a flowing' or 'a stream.' It describes movement that is continuous and steady, which is why it applies to water, traffic, and money.
First recorded: 15th century (in Spanish)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'flujo' masculine or feminine?
'Flujo' is always a masculine noun, so you should use 'el flujo' (the flow) and 'un flujo' (a flow).
How is 'flujo' different from 'corriente'?
Both mean 'current' or 'flow.' 'Corriente' is often used for electrical or water currents, or for trends (a current idea). 'Flujo' emphasizes the continuous, smooth nature of the movement, and is the standard term for business concepts like 'cash flow' ('flujo de caja').