How to Say "balance sheet" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “balance sheet” is “balance” — B2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El contador entregó el balance general de la empresa.
The accountant submitted the company's general balance sheet.
Hay una discrepancia en el balance de este trimestre.
There is a discrepancy in this quarter's financial statement.
El balance muestra que tenemos más deudas que activos.
The balance sheet shows that we have more debts than assets.
Professional Context
In a business setting, 'el balance' almost always refers to the specific document showing money coming in and out.
Don't say 'Hoja de balance'
Mistake: “La hoja de balance.”
Correction: Simply say 'el balance' or 'el balance general'. Adding 'hoja' (sheet) sounds like a literal translation from English.
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