devengo
/debenɡo/from spelling rules
The English word 'accrual' is translated into Spanish as devengo.
The term devengo is a technical term used primarily in accounting and finance to refer to the accrual of income or expenses.
Meaning: an increase (noun)
Which one should you use?
The past participle form devengado is used as an adjective to describe something that has already been accrued, such as intereses devengados (accrued interest).
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun devengo is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/debenɡo/
Did you know?
- The Spanish legal system distinguishes between devengo (the right to receive payment) and exigibilidad (the right to demand that payment immediately).
- While devengo is used for accounting, Spanish speakers use acumular for the general idea of things building up, such as 'accruing' dust or stress.
- The term derechos devengados is the standard way to translate 'vested rights' in a legal context.
Examples in context
- La acumulación de intereses es fundamental para el crecimiento financiero de la empresa.Accrual of interest is crucial for the financial growth of the company.
- Estoy acumulando puntos de recompensa con mis compras.I am accruing reward points with my purchases.
- El devengo de intereses es mensual.The accrual of interest is monthly.
- Estamos revisando el devengo de las comisiones.We are reviewing the accrual of the commissions.
- Hubo un error en el devengo de beneficios.There was an error in the accrual of profits.
Example conversation
Two accountants are discussing a financial report in an office.
- ElenaMateo, ¿has comprobado el devengo de ingresos de este mes?Mateo, have you checked this month's accrual of income?
- MateoSí, Elena, todo parece estar correcto.Yes, Elena, everything seems to be correct.
- ElenaPerfecto, entonces podemos cerrar el informe.Perfect, then we can close the report.
- MateoMe pongo con ello ahora mismo.I will get on it right away.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry devengo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
