How to Say "nominal" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “nominal” is “simbólico” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
adjectiveB2
a very low price or fee
Examples
Solo tuvimos que pagar un precio simbólico por la entrada.
We only had to pay a token price for the ticket.
La empresa hizo una donación simbólica al evento.
The company made a token donation to the event.
Fue una cantidad simbólica de dinero.
It was a nominal amount of money.
The Price Context
When used with money words like 'precio' or 'pago', it means the cost is almost zero, just enough to be official.
Gender mismatch with 'cantidad'
Mistake: “Un cantidad simbólico.”
Correction: Una cantidad simbólica. Remember that 'cantidad' is feminine, so the adjective must end in 'a'.
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