ingreso
“ingreso” means “income” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
income
Also: revenue, earnings
📝 In Action
Mis ingresos mensuales son suficientes para vivir bien.
B1My monthly income is enough to live well.
La empresa tuvo un ingreso récord este trimestre.
B2The company had record revenue this quarter.
Ella busca una nueva fuente de ingresos.
B1She is looking for a new source of income.
entry, admission
Also: hospitalization
📝 In Action
El examen de ingreso a la universidad es en enero.
B1The university entrance exam is in January.
Se prohíbe el ingreso de comida al cine.
A2Bringing food into the cinema is prohibited.
El paciente tuvo un ingreso de urgencia.
B2The patient had an emergency admission.
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Words that translate to "ingreso" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: ingreso
Question 1 of 3
Which of the following is the best way to say 'Monthly Income' in Spanish?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'ingressus', which means 'the act of going in' or 'entrance'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'ingreso' and 'sueldo'?
'Sueldo' is specifically a salary from a job. 'Ingreso' is broader and can include salary, gifts, investment returns, or any money coming in.
Can I use 'ingreso' for a physical door?
Not really. For a physical door or doorway, use 'entrada'. 'Ingreso' is the act or the right of entering, or the money coming in.
Why do people say 'ingresos' in the plural?
It's common to pluralize it when talking about total earnings (like 'total income') over a period of time.