neto
“neto” means “net” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
net
Also: take-home, net weight
📝 In Action
Mi sueldo neto es de mil quinientos euros al mes.
A2My net (take-home) salary is one thousand five hundred euros a month.
El peso neto de la mermelada es de doscientos gramos.
A2The net weight of the jam is two hundred grams.
La empresa reportó un beneficio neto muy alto este año.
B1The company reported a very high net profit this year.
clear-cut
Also: pure, distinct
📝 In Action
Hay una diferencia neta entre sus dos propuestas.
B2There is a clear-cut difference between his two proposals.
Lo que sentí fue un desprecio neto por su actitud.
C1What I felt was pure (sheer) contempt for his attitude.
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Quick Quiz: neto
Question 1 of 3
If your salary is $2000 before taxes and $1500 after taxes, which is the 'sueldo neto'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Derived from the Latin word 'nitidus', which meant 'bright', 'shining', or 'clean'. Over time, it evolved to mean the 'clean' amount left after removing waste or taxes.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'neto' only apply to money?
No! It is very common for weight too. If you see 'peso neto' on a food package, it means the weight of the food alone, without the jar or box.
Is 'neto' related to the English word 'neat'?
Yes! They share the same Latin root. Just as a 'neat' room is tidy and clean, a 'net' amount is the 'clean' total after the 'messy' deductions are taken away.
When should I use 'líquido' instead of 'neto'?
In some countries, people say 'sueldo líquido' instead of 'sueldo neto.' They mean the exact same thing—the cash that flows into your bank account.