bonos
/bonos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "bonds" is translated into Spanish as bonos.
The term refers to fixed-income financial instruments where an investor loans money to an entity for a set period of time. It is used both in a general sense and specifically within financial contexts to refer to these debt instruments.
Which one should you use?
While bonos is a standard translation, you may also use obligaciones to refer to bonds in formal contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of bonos is bono.
How do you pronounce it?
/bonos/
Did you know?
- If you are looking for 'bonds' in the sense of emotional connections or ties between people, you should never use bonos, but instead use vínculos or lazos.
- The word bono shares a root with the adjective bueno, meaning 'good'. Historically, these instruments were seen as 'good' or 'reliable' promises of payment.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the term bono is frequently used in government contexts to describe a social grant or a cash subsidy given to citizens.
Examples in context
- La empresa emitió bonos para financiar su expansión internacional.The company issued bonds to finance its international expansion.
- El cliente compró unas obligaciones del gobierno para asegurar su inversión.The client purchased government bonds to secure their investment.
- Nuestro viaje creó vínculos más fuertes entre nosotros.Our trip created stronger bonds between us.
- Los bonos del Estado son seguros.Government bonds are safe.
- Ella prefiere invertir en bonos.She prefers to invest in bonds.
- El precio de los bonos bajó hoy.The price of the bonds fell today.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are discussing their investment portfolios at a cafe.
- Mateo¿Vas a comprar bonos este mes?Are you going to buy bonds this month?
- SofíaSí, Mateo, busco algo estable.Yes, Mateo, I am looking for something stable.
- MateoLos bonos son una buena opción.Bonds are a good option.
- SofíaTienes razón, son menos riesgosos.You are right, they are less risky.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
