How to Say "endowment" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “endowment” is “fondo” — use 'fondo' when referring to the general concept of funds or capital needed by an institution, often in the context of fundraising.
fondo
fon-dohˈfondo
Examples
Necesitamos recaudar fondos para la nueva biblioteca.
We need to raise funds for the new library.
El gobierno estableció un fondo de emergencia para las víctimas.
The government established an emergency fund for the victims.
Invirtió su dinero en un fondo de pensiones.
He invested his money in a pension fund.
Often Plural: 'Fondos'
When talking about money or financial resources, you'll almost always see this word in its plural form, 'fondos'.
fundación
Examples
La fundación ayuda a niños con problemas de visión.
The foundation helps children with vision problems.
dotación
Examples
El premio literario tiene una dotación de diez mil euros.
The literary prize has an endowment of ten thousand euros.
Fondo vs. Dotación
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