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ingresos

/een-GREH-sohs/

income

A happy person collecting a steady stream of generic gold coins pouring out of a slot into a basket, symbolizing regular income.

Visualizing "ingresos" as the steady flow of income (money received regularly).

ingresos(noun)

mA2

income

?

money received regularly

,

earnings

?

result of work

Also:

revenue

?

company finances

📝 In Action

Necesito un aumento de sueldo para mejorar mis ingresos.

A2

I need a salary increase to improve my income.

La declaración de ingresos y gastos se presenta en abril.

B1

The declaration of income and expenses is filed in April.

Sus ingresos pasivos provienen del alquiler de propiedades.

C1

His passive income comes from property rentals.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • altos ingresos – high income
  • fuente de ingresos – source of income

💡 Grammar Points

Always Plural

Even though 'income' is often a single concept in English, in Spanish, 'ingresos' is almost always used in the plural form, referring to the collected payments or earnings.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using the Singular

Mistake: "El ingreso es bajo."

Correction: Los ingresos son bajos. (Remember the plural form for financial earnings.)

⭐ Usage Tips

Verb Connection

This word comes from the verb 'ingresar,' which means 'to enter' or 'to deposit.' Think of 'ingresos' as the money that 'enters' your bank account.

A stylized hand holding a quill pen poised over the open pages of a large, green ledger book, representing the recording of entries.

This image depicts "ingresos" in the context of entries being recorded in a ledger or record book.

ingresos(noun)

mB2

entries

?

in a ledger or record

Also:

admissions

?

hospital or facility

📝 In Action

El contador revisó todos los ingresos y egresos registrados en el libro.

B2

The accountant reviewed all the entries and exits recorded in the ledger.

Los ingresos hospitalarios por gripe aumentaron drásticamente.

C1

Hospital admissions for the flu increased drastically.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • egresos (exits or withdrawals)

💡 Grammar Points

The Root Meaning

This meaning is closer to the original sense of 'ingresar' (to enter). Here, 'ingresos' refers specifically to the actions or instances of people or items coming in.

⭐ Usage Tips

Context Clues

If you see 'ingresos' paired with words like 'hospitalarios' (hospital) or 'registrados' (recorded), it likely refers to 'admissions' or 'entries,' not money.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: ingresos

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'ingresos' in its primary financial meaning?

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Word Family

ingreso(entry; deposit (singular noun)) -
ingresar(to enter; to deposit (verb)) -
egresos(expenses; withdrawals (antonym)) -

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'ingreso' (singular) and 'ingresos' (plural)?

While both come from the verb 'to enter,' 'ingreso' (singular) usually means a single act of 'entry' or 'admission' (e.g., entrance to a park). 'Ingresos' (plural) almost always refers to the collection of financial 'income' or 'earnings.'

Is 'ingresos' formal or informal?

'Ingresos' is a neutral and common word, but it is often used in official or formal contexts like banking, taxes, and economic reporting.