subsidio
“subsidio” means “subsidy” in Spanish (government financial support).
subsidy
Also: grant, allowance, benefit
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El gobierno anunció un nuevo subsidio para las familias de bajos recursos.
B1The government announced a new subsidy for low-income families.
Muchos estudiantes solicitan el subsidio de transporte.
B1Many students apply for the transport allowance.
Sin el subsidio estatal, el precio del pan sería mucho más alto.
B2Without the state subsidy, the price of bread would be much higher.
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Quick Quiz: subsidio
Question 1 of 3
Which of these is the most likely source of a 'subsidio'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'subsidium', which originally meant 'reserve troops' or 'support' that stayed behind to help the main army if needed.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'subsidio' and 'subvención'?
They are very similar! 'Subvención' is often used for money given to a business or project to reach a goal, while 'subsidio' is more common for social aid given to individuals (like housing or unemployment help).
Is 'subsidio' used for scholarships?
Usually no. For money given to students for their studies, the most common word is 'beca'.
Can 'subsidio' be plural?
Yes! You can talk about 'los subsidios' if there are multiple types of aid being offered.