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How to Say "revenue" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “revenue” is “ventas” — use 'ventas' when referring to the total income generated specifically from selling goods or services.

ventas🔊A1

Use 'ventas' when referring to the total income generated specifically from selling goods or services.

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ingreso🔊B1

Use 'ingreso' for any money a company, individual, or government receives, often referring to a regular inflow of funds.

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ganancias🔊B1

Use 'ganancias' when specifically talking about the profit or net income after expenses, though it can sometimes be used loosely for general income.

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renta🔊B1

Use 'renta' in a business or personal finance context to refer to income, especially for recurring earnings or family income.

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recaudaciónB2

Use 'recaudación' for the total amount of money collected, often by a government from taxes or by an organization from an event or specific source.

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taquilla🔊B2

Use 'taquilla' specifically for the money collected from ticket sales, most commonly associated with movies, theaters, or sporting events.

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ventas

VEHN-tahsˈben.tas

nounA1general
Use 'ventas' when referring to the total income generated specifically from selling goods or services.
A close-up view of a financial transaction taking place at a simple market stall. A customer's hand is exchanging a large gold coin for a piece of fruit held by the vendor's hand, illustrating a sale.

Examples

Las ventas de la empresa aumentaron un 15% este trimestre.

The company's sales increased by 15% this quarter.

¿Dónde está el departamento de ventas?

Where is the sales department?

Tuvimos unas ventas muy bajas en diciembre.

We had very low sales in December.

Always Plural for Business

When talking about overall commercial activity or revenue figures (like 'the sales report'), Spanish almost always uses the plural form, 'las ventas', even though the singular 'venta' means 'a sale'.

Using the Singular for Revenue

Mistake: “La venta fue baja.”

Correction: Las ventas fueron bajas. (Use the plural 'ventas' when discussing the general performance or revenue of a business.)

ingreso

een-GREH-sohinˈɡɾeso

nounB1general
Use 'ingreso' for any money a company, individual, or government receives, often referring to a regular inflow of funds.
A stack of gold coins and several paper bills sitting on a wooden table.

Examples

Mis ingresos mensuales son suficientes para vivir bien.

My monthly income is enough to live well.

La empresa tuvo un ingreso récord este trimestre.

The company had record revenue this quarter.

Ella busca una nueva fuente de ingresos.

She is looking for a new source of income.

Using the Plural Form

When talking about your salary or general earnings, it is much more common to use the plural form 'ingresos' than the singular 'ingreso'.

Talking about Money Flow

Think of this word as 'incoming' money. It comes from the verb 'ingresar' (to enter).

Ingreso vs. Entrada

Mistake: “Mi entrada mensual es de mil dólares.”

Correction: Mis ingresos mensuales son de mil dólares. Use 'entrada' for a physical ticket or a door, but use 'ingreso' for money earned.

ganancias

gah-NAHN-see-ahsɡaˈnan.sjas

nounB1business
Use 'ganancias' when specifically talking about the profit or net income after expenses, though it can sometimes be used loosely for general income.
A large, neat stack of shiny gold coins resting on a wooden surface, representing a financial surplus.

Examples

Las ganancias de la empresa superaron las expectativas este trimestre.

The company's profits exceeded expectations this quarter.

¿Cuáles son tus ganancias mensuales después de impuestos?

What are your monthly earnings after taxes?

La venta de la casa generó unas ganancias inesperadas.

The sale of the house generated some unexpected gains (or profits).

Always Plural

This word is almost always used in the plural form, 'ganancias,' even when referring to a single total amount of money. You must use the feminine plural article 'las' with it.

Using the Singular

Mistake: “La ganancia fue alta. (Incorrect for general profit/earnings)”

Correction: Las ganancias fueron altas. (Correct) — Use the plural form ('ganancias') when talking about overall money earned.

renta

REN-tahˈren.ta

nounB1business
Use 'renta' in a business or personal finance context to refer to income, especially for recurring earnings or family income.
A person happily catching a stream of gold coins falling into their hand, symbolizing regular income.

Examples

Necesito un aumento de sueldo para mejorar mi renta familiar.

I need a salary increase to improve my family income.

La renta per cápita en esta región es de 25,000 euros.

The per capita income in this region is 25,000 euros.

Always Feminine

Even though it ends in 'a', remember to use the feminine articles: 'la renta' and 'una renta'.

recaudación

nounB2formal
Use 'recaudación' for the total amount of money collected, often by a government from taxes or by an organization from an event or specific source.

Examples

La recaudación de impuestos este año ha sido récord.

The tax collection this year has been record-breaking.

taquilla

ta-KEE-yahtaˈkiʝa

nounB2specific
Use 'taquilla' specifically for the money collected from ticket sales, most commonly associated with movies, theaters, or sporting events.
A person standing on a red carpet in front of a velvet curtain holding a shiny gold trophy.

Examples

La recaudación en taquilla de la nueva película superó todas las previsiones.

The box office earnings of the new movie surpassed all expectations.

La nueva película de Marvel es un éxito de taquilla.

The new Marvel movie is a box office hit.

Esta comedia no tuvo mucha taquilla.

This comedy didn't have much box office success.

Las cifras de taquilla fueron impresionantes.

The box office figures were impressive.

Abstract Use

In this context, 'taquilla' refers to the total sales/money, not a physical location.

Profits vs. Total Income

A common mistake is confusing 'ganancias' (profits) with 'ventas' (sales) or 'ingresos' (income/revenue). Remember that 'ganancias' refers to what's left after costs, while 'ventas' and 'ingresos' are broader terms for money coming in.

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