ingresos
“ingresos” means “income” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
income, earnings
Also: revenue
📝 In Action
Necesito un aumento de sueldo para mejorar mis ingresos.
A2I need a salary increase to improve my income.
La declaración de ingresos y gastos se presenta en abril.
B1The declaration of income and expenses is filed in April.
Sus ingresos pasivos provienen del alquiler de propiedades.
C1His passive income comes from property rentals.
entries
Also: admissions
📝 In Action
El contador revisó todos los ingresos y egresos registrados en el libro.
B2The accountant reviewed all the entries and exits recorded in the ledger.
Los ingresos hospitalarios por gripe aumentaron drásticamente.
C1Hospital admissions for the flu increased drastically.
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Quick Quiz: ingresos
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'ingresos' in its primary financial meaning?
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Comes from the verb *ingresar*, formed by adding the prefix *in-* (meaning 'in' or 'into') to the Latin root *gressus*, which means 'a step' or 'a going.' The original meaning was simply 'the act of going in' or 'entry,' which later extended to mean 'money coming in.'
First recorded: 15th century (as a financial term)
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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.