How to Say "profitability" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “profitability” is “rentabilidad” — B2 level.
Examples
Queremos mejorar la rentabilidad de nuestra pequeña tienda.
We want to improve the profitability of our small shop.
El experto analizó la rentabilidad del nuevo proyecto antes de empezar.
The expert analyzed the cost-effectiveness of the new project before starting.
La rentabilidad de las acciones ha caído este trimestre.
The yield of the stocks has fallen this quarter.
Gender Clue
Words ending in '-dad' are almost always feminine in Spanish. So, you should always say 'la rentabilidad' or 'una rentabilidad'.
The 'of' Connection
When talking about what is profitable, we use the word 'de' (of). For example: 'la rentabilidad DE la empresa' (the profitability OF the company).
Rent vs. Profitability
Mistake: “Using 'rentabilidad' to mean the monthly price of an apartment.”
Correction: Use 'alquiler' for the monthly payment. 'Rentabilidad' is how much money the owner makes as a percentage after expenses.
Wrong Gender
Mistake: “Saying 'el rentabilidad'.”
Correction: Always say 'la rentabilidad' because it is a feminine word.
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