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How to Say "stipend" in Spanish

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beca

BEH-kah/ˈbe.ka/

nounB1academic, general
Use 'beca' when referring to a regular payment made to support someone's studies or research, often called a scholarship or grant.
A tall stack of shining gold coins resting beside a large, open academic textbook.

Examples

Recibí una beca para cubrir mis gastos de manutención durante la maestría.

I received a stipend to cover my living expenses during my master's degree.

Solicité una beca para estudiar en el extranjero.

I applied for a scholarship to study abroad.

Si obtienes una beca completa, no tendrás que pagar la matrícula.

If you get a full scholarship, you won't have to pay tuition.

Ella vive de una beca de investigación del gobierno.

She lives off a government research grant.

Gender Reminder

Remember that 'beca' is always feminine. You must use 'la beca' or 'una beca' (the scholarship, a scholarship).

Confusing 'Pedir' and 'Solicitar'

Mistake: “Usar 'pedir una beca' (to ask for a scholarship) is less formal and common than 'solicitar una beca'.”

Correction: Use 'solicitar una beca' (to formally apply) when discussing the application process.

dieta

dee-EH-tah/ˈdje.ta/

nounB2business, formal
Use 'dieta' for a fixed daily allowance given to cover expenses incurred during business travel, essentially a per diem.
A simple illustration showing a hand carefully placing a small stack of colorful currency bills and coins into a small, open leather travel pouch, symbolizing a daily allowance for expenses.

Examples

La dieta diaria asignada para este viaje de negocios es de 50 euros.

The daily stipend assigned for this business trip is 50 euros.

La empresa ofrece una dieta de 75 dólares diarios para cubrir gastos de hotel y comida.

The company offers a per diem of 75 dollars daily to cover hotel and food expenses.

Los políticos reciben una dieta por asistir a las sesiones del parlamento.

Politicians receive a stipend for attending parliamentary sessions.

Beca vs. Dieta

The most common mistake is using 'beca' for travel expenses. Remember, 'beca' is for ongoing study support, while 'dieta' specifically refers to a daily payment for travel needs.

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