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recursos

reh-KOOR-sosreˈkuɾsos

resources, funds

Also: assets
NounmA1
A colorful stack of useful resources, including gold coins, wooden blocks, and fresh apples.

📝 In Action

Necesitamos más recursos para terminar el proyecto a tiempo.

A2

We need more resources to finish the project on time.

Los recursos naturales del país son muy valiosos.

B1

The country's natural resources are very valuable.

La escuela no tiene suficientes recursos económicos.

A1

The school doesn't have enough financial resources (funds).

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • recursos humanos – human resources
  • recursos limitados – limited resources

means, devices

Also: expedient
NounmB2
A wooden plank laid across a small gap between two grassy hills, serving as a means to cross.

📝 In Action

El orador usó varios recursos estilísticos para captar la atención.

B2

The speaker used various stylistic devices (means) to capture attention.

No tenemos los recursos técnicos necesarios para esa reparación.

B2

We don't have the necessary technical means (or tools) for that repair.

Su mayor recurso es su habilidad para improvisar.

C1

His greatest resource (or asset/skill) is his ability to improvise.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • recursos estilísticos – stylistic devices
  • falta de recursos – lack of means

appeal, recourse

Also: petition
NounmC1formal
Spain
A determined small brown mouse standing on a pedestal, formally presenting a rolled-up scroll to a large, wise owl perched above.

📝 In Action

Presentaron un recurso ante el Tribunal Supremo.

C1

They filed an appeal with the Supreme Court.

El abogado dijo que no había más recursos disponibles.

C2

The lawyer said there were no more appeals (or legal recourses) available.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • apelación (appeal)
  • demanda (lawsuit)

Common Collocations

  • presentar un recurso – to file an appeal
  • recurso de amparo – writ of protection (constitutional appeal)

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✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: recursos

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'recursos' to mean 'a legal challenge' rather than 'money or supplies'?

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🎵 Rhymes▼
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📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from the Latin 'recursus,' meaning 'a running back' or 'return.' This originally referred to returning to a safe place or a specific option, which is how we get the modern meanings of 'resources' (things to return to for help) and 'appeal' (turning back to a higher authority).

First recorded: 15th century (in Spanish)

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: ricorsoFrench: recours

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'recursos' masculine or feminine?

'Recursos' is a masculine plural noun. You would use masculine words with it, like 'los recursos' (the resources) and 'pocos recursos' (few resources).

How is 'recursos humanos' related to the word?

'Recursos humanos' (Human Resources) is a direct application of the main meaning, referring to the 'assets' or 'personnel' available to a company.