How to Say "bookkeeping" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “bookkeeping” is “contabilidad” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Ella decidió estudiar contabilidad para trabajar en un banco.
She decided to study accounting to work at a bank.
El departamento de contabilidad está en el segundo piso.
The accounting department is on the second floor.
Llevar la contabilidad de una pequeña empresa requiere mucha organización.
Keeping the books for a small business requires a lot of organization.
Always Feminine
Words that end in '-dad' are almost always feminine. You should always use 'la' or 'una' with this word.
The 'Llevar' Connection
In English, we say we 'do' the accounting. In Spanish, we use the verb 'llevar' (to carry/lead) to describe managing or keeping the books.
The 'Accountability' Trap
Mistake: “Él tiene mucha contabilidad en su trabajo.”
Correction: Él tiene mucha responsabilidad en su trabajo.
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