bonos del gobierno
/bonos del ɡobjeɾno/from spelling rules
Government bonds is translated into Spanish as bonos del gobierno.
The phrase refers to debt securities issued by a government to support public spending.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of bonos (bonds) and del gobierno (of the government).
Which one should you use?
While bonos del gobierno is the standard plural form, bono del gobierno is used when referring to a single specific bond or the concept of a single bond. You may also see bonos del Estado used interchangeably to refer to sovereign debt.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, such as Mexico, Argentina or Colombia, the term Bonos Gubernamentales is used. In Spain, the formal and widely accepted term is Obligaciones del Gobierno.
How does it change in a sentence?
In many Spanish-speaking countries, bonos del Estado is used interchangeably with bonos del gobierno to refer to sovereign debt.
How do you pronounce it?
/bonos del ɡobjeɾno/
Did you know?
- The word gobierno shares a common ancestor with the English word 'govern', both originating from the Late Latin 'gubernare' which means 'to steer a ship'.
- The term bonos shares a root with the English word 'bonus'. While in English a 'bonus' is an extra payment, in Spanish financial contexts it describes a certificate of value or a debt instrument.
- Spanish speakers use different words based on the debt's duration. While bonos are for longer terms, short-term government debt is called letras del Tesoro, which literally means 'letters of the Treasury'.
Examples in context
- El gobierno emitió nuevos bonos del gobierno para financiar proyectos de infraestructura.The government issued new government bonds to finance infrastructure projects.
- ¿Has invertido en bonos de gobierno? Son una opción segura para tus ahorros.Have you invested in government bonds? They are a safe option for your savings.
- Las obligaciones estatales son una inversión a largo plazo con buenos rendimientos.Government bonds are a long-term investment with good returns.
- Los inversores prefieren los bonos del gobierno por su bajo riesgo.Investors prefer government bonds due to their low risk.
- Los bonos del gobierno son una inversión segura.Government bonds are a safe investment.
- El banco ofrece diversos bonos del gobierno.The bank offers various government bonds.
- No quiero comprar bonos del gobierno ahora.I do not want to buy government bonds now.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are discussing their investment strategies at a cafe.
- Mateo¿Vas a invertir en bonos del gobierno?Are you going to invest in government bonds?
- LucíaSí, Mateo, prefiero algo con menos riesgo.Yes, Mateo, I prefer something with less risk.
- MateoEs una buena idea para tu ahorro.It is a good idea for your savings.
- LucíaGracias, buscaré los mejores bonos del gobierno.Thanks, I will look for the best government bonds.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries del, gobierno, CC BY-SA 4.0.
