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How to Say "subsidy" in Spanish

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subsidio

/soob-SEE-dyoh//suβˈsiðjo/

nounB1general
Use 'subsidio' when referring to general government financial support, especially for individuals or families.
A friendly government worker in a suit handing a large, glowing gold coin to a farmer standing next to a small tractor.

Examples

El gobierno anunció un nuevo subsidio para las familias de bajos recursos.

The government announced a new subsidy for low-income families.

Muchos estudiantes solicitan el subsidio de transporte.

Many students apply for the transport allowance.

Sin el subsidio estatal, el precio del pan sería mucho más alto.

Without the state subsidy, the price of bread would be much higher.

Using 'Subsidio' with Prepositions

Use the word 'para' (for) or 'a' (to) after 'subsidio' to show what the money is for, like 'subsidio para vivienda' (housing subsidy).

Gender and Articles

This is a masculine noun. Always use 'el' or 'un'. It follows the standard pattern of nouns ending in -o.

Subsidio vs. Regalo

Mistake: “Me dio un subsidio de cumpleaños.”

Correction: Me dio un regalo de cumpleaños.

subvención

nounB2general
Use 'subvención' when the financial aid is provided by a government or organization for a specific project, purchase, or initiative.

Examples

El gobierno ofreció una subvención para la compra de coches eléctricos.

The government offered a subsidy for the purchase of electric cars.

Subsidio vs. Subvención

Learners often confuse 'subsidio' and 'subvención'. Remember that 'subsidio' is broader and often for general welfare, while 'subvención' is typically for a defined purpose or project.

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