activos líquidos
/aɡtibos likidos/from spelling rules
In Spanish, liquid assets is translated as activos líquidos.
The phrase refers to cash or other assets that can be quickly converted into cash without losing much value.
What does it mean word for word?
This phrase is a literal translation where activos means 'assets' and líquidos means 'liquid'.
Which one should you use?
While activos líquidos is the standard term, recursos líquidos can also be used as a formal term for liquid assets. In certain specific financial contexts, patrimonio líquido may also be used to refer to liquid assets.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both the noun and the adjective must be plural to match in the phrase activos líquidos. The singular form is activo líquido.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word líquido is used to describe not just financial assets, but also a 'clear' or 'settled' debt. If a debt is líquida, it means the exact amount is determined and undisputed.
- If you are discussing the total value of a person's liquid assets in a legal sense, you might use the term patrimonio líquido. In English, 'patrimony' often implies an inheritance, but in Spanish, it refers more broadly to one's total estate or net worth.
- To describe having liquid assets in a casual way, Spanish speakers use the phrase tener dinero en mano, which literally means 'to have money in hand'.
Examples in context
- Según el último informe financiero de la empresa, los activos líquidos se mantienen estables.According to the latest financial report of the company, the liquid assets remain stable.
- La empresa tiene suficientes activos líquidos para cubrir sus deudas.The company has enough liquid assets to cover its debts.
- Necesitamos más activos líquidos para la empresa.We need more liquid assets for the company.
- Sus activos líquidos son muy limitados ahora.Her liquid assets are very limited right now.
- Es importante mantener ciertos activos líquidos en la cuenta.It is important to maintain certain liquid assets in the account.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are discussing their personal finances at home.
- Alejandro¿Cuántos activos líquidos tenemos en el banco?How many liquid assets do we have in the bank?
- SofíaNo tenemos muchos activos líquidos este mes, Alejandro.We do not have many liquid assets this month, Alejandro.
- AlejandroDeberíamos ahorrar más para emergencias.We should save more for emergencies.
- SofíaTienes razón, será difícil este año.You are right, it will be difficult this year.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
