How to Say “Business Finance” in Spanish

finanzas corporativas
/finanθas koɾpoɾatibas/from spelling rules
In Spanish, business finance is translated as finanzas corporativas.
The phrase refers to the financial activities and management of funds related to the operation of a company.

Which one should you use?

While finanzas corporativas specifically refers to corporate finance, finanzas empresariales is a broader term used for business finance in general. Additionally, finanzas de la empresa can be used as a more descriptive way to refer to the finances of a specific company.

Is it said differently in some regions?

In Spain, the term finanzas de empresa is used frequently in business settings.

How does it change in a sentence?

finanzas corporativas is a feminine plural noun phrase, so any accompanying adjectives must also be feminine and plural.

How do you pronounce it?

/finanθas koɾpoɾatibas/

Did you know?

  • In Spanish, the word finanzas comes from the Latin finis, meaning 'end' or 'boundary'. This reflects the original idea of settling a debt to bring a financial transaction to its final end.
  • In many Spanish-speaking cultures, finanzas are frequently discussed with family because small businesses are often organized as empresas familiares.
  • The term corporativas is a 'loan-translation' from the English word 'corporate'.

Examples in context

  • Es fundamental entender las finanzas empresariales para tomar decisiones estratégicas.
    It is essential to understand business finance to make strategic decisions.
  • Necesito estudiar un poco más sobre finanzas de empresas antes de iniciar mi propio negocio.
    I need to study a bit more about business finance before starting my own business.
  • La administración financiera es un área clave para el éxito empresarial en Argentina y Uruguay.
    Business finance is a key area for business success in Argentina and Uruguay.
  • Ella estudia finanzas corporativas en la universidad.
    She studies business finance at the university.
  • Necesitamos un experto en finanzas corporativas.
    We need an expert in business finance.
  • Las finanzas corporativas son clave para el éxito.
    Business finance is key to success.

Example conversation

Elena and Mateo are discussing their career paths at a coffee shop.

  1. Elena

    ¿Qué te interesa más, el marketing o las finanzas corporativas?
    What interests you more, marketing or business finance?
  2. Mateo

    Prefiero las finanzas corporativas por la estabilidad.
    I prefer business finance because of the stability.
  3. Elena

    Es una decisión inteligente para tu futuro.
    It is a smart decision for your future.
  4. Mateo

    Gracias, Elena, creo que es mi camino.
    Thanks, Elena, I think it is my path.

Sources

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