How to Say “Budgeting” in Spanish

elaboración de presupuestos
/elaboɾaθjon de pɾesupwestos/from spelling rules
In Spanish, budgeting is elaboración de presupuestos.
The term refers to the activity of constructing a budget. While elaboración de presupuestos specifically describes the process, speakers often simply use the word presupuesto (budget) to refer to either the budget itself or the process of budgeting.
Meaning: activity of constructing a budget (noun)

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of elaboración (elaboration/preparation) and de presupuestos (of budgets).

Which one should you use?

If you are describing the act of budgeting as a verb, you should use presupuestar. To refer specifically to the management of a budget, the phrase Gestión presupuestaria is used.

How do you pronounce it?

/elaboɾaθjon de pɾesupwestos/

Did you know?

  • While elaboración translates to 'budgeting' in this context, it is often used in Spanish to describe the physical process of making food, such as the 'elaboración' of cheese or wine.
  • The term presupuesto comes from the prefix pre (before) and supuesto (supposed), literally meaning something that is 'supposed beforehand'.
  • The word presupuesto is used in Spanish to mean both a 'budget' and a 'price quote' given by a contractor or freelancer.

Examples in context

  • El presupuesto es esencial para el éxito financiero
    Budgeting is essential for financial success
  • La gestión presupuestaria es fundamental para el crecimiento de la empresa
    Budget management is essential for company growth
  • La planificación financiera incluye el presupuesto familiar
    Financial planning includes family budgeting
  • Es importante aprender a administrar el dinero desde joven
    It's important to learn how to manage money from a young age
  • Estoy tratando de controlar mi gasto para ahorrar más dinero
    I'm trying to control my spending to save more money
  • Tenemos que ajustarnos el cinturón y reducir nuestros gastos
    We need to tighten our belts and reduce our expenses
  • La elaboración de presupuestos es fundamental para la empresa.
    Budgeting is fundamental for the company.
  • Necesitamos mejorar nuestra elaboración de presupuestos este año.
    We need to improve our budgeting this year.
  • Ella tiene experiencia en la elaboración de presupuestos detallados.
    She has experience in detailed budgeting.

Example conversation

Two colleagues are discussing a new project at the office.

  1. Javier

    María, ¿quién se encargará de la elaboración de presupuestos?
    María, who will be in charge of budgeting?
  2. María

    Yo puedo hacerlo, Javier, si tienes tiempo.
    I can do it, Javier, if you have time.
  3. Javier

    Perfecto, confío en tu capacidad para organizarlo.
    Perfect, I trust your ability to organize it.
  4. María

    Gracias, empezaré con la elaboración de presupuestos mañana.
    Thanks, I will start budgeting tomorrow.

Sources

  • IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
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