How to Say "yield" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “yield” is “producción” — use this for the general output or harvest from agriculture, or for the general output of a factory or process.
producción
Examples
La producción de trigo de este año superó las expectativas.
This year's wheat output surpassed expectations.
rendimiento
ren-dee-myehn-tohren.diˈmjen.to
Examples
Esta cuenta de ahorros ofrece un rendimiento del tres por ciento.
This savings account offers a three percent yield.
Buscamos inversiones con un rendimiento seguro a largo plazo.
We are looking for investments with a secure long-term return.
El rendimiento neto fue menor de lo esperado.
The net profit was lower than expected.
Percentages with 'del'
When talking about a specific percentage of yield, use 'un rendimiento del [number] por ciento'.
Rendimiento vs. Interés
Mistake: “Using 'interés' when you mean total profit.”
Correction: While 'interés' is the rate, 'rendimiento' is the overall result or 'yield' of the money working for you.
interés
Examples
El banco ofrece un alto interés para las cuentas de ahorro.
The bank offers a high interest rate for savings accounts.
cosecha
koh-SEH-chakoˈsetʃa
Examples
Este es un excelente vino de la cosecha de 2015.
This is an excellent wine from the 2015 vintage.
Su arduo trabajo dio una gran cosecha de éxitos.
His hard work produced a great yield of successes (or: a lot of success).
Figurative Use
When used figuratively, 'cosecha' means the positive results or rewards that come after a period of effort, similar to how a farmer gets crops after months of work.
rentabilidad
rren-ta-bee-lee-dahdrentabiliˈðad
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.
producto
proh-DOOK-tohpɾoˈðukto
Examples
El producto de tres por cuatro es doce.
The product of three times four is twelve.
Analizamos los productos de la reacción química.
We analyzed the products (outputs) of the chemical reaction.
resulta
reh-SOOL-tahreˈsul.ta
Examples
Las resultas de las negociaciones no fueron anunciadas.
The results of the negotiations were not announced.
Tenemos que esperar la resulta del análisis forense.
We have to await the result of the forensic analysis.
Gender Check
Remember that this noun is feminine: 'la resulta' or, more commonly in practice, 'las resultas' (the results).
Yield vs. Profit vs. Interest
Related Translations
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