What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of sin (without), fines (ends/purposes) and de lucro (of profit).
Which one should you use?
While sin fines de lucro is the standard, you may also encounter sin ánimo de lucro, which is a common synonym. For more specific noun-based descriptions, you can use Institución sin fines de lucro to mean an institution without profit objectives.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term entidad sin ánimo de lucro is preferred and more widely used to refer to non-profit organizations. In Mexico, the term organización de beneficencia is occasionally used for non-profit organizations.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase sin fines de lucro, the word fines is the plural form of fin, meaning the phrase literally translates to 'without ends of profit'.
How do you pronounce it?
/sin fines de lukɾo/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word lucro is a direct relative of the English word 'lucre', which often carries a negative connotation of money gained dishonestly.
- In Mexico, calling a non-profit an organización de beneficencia emphasizes the act of charity or 'beneficence' rather than just the lack of profit.
Examples in context
- Esta organización es una entidad sin ánimo de lucro dedicada a la protección del medio ambiente.This organization is a non-profit entity dedicated to environmental protection.
- La fundación es una entidad no lucrativa que brinda apoyo a los niños desfavorecidos.The foundation is a non-profit organization that provides support to underprivileged children.
- Esta institución se dedica a la enseñanza y es sin fines de lucro.This institution is dedicated to education and is non-profit.
- Estoy recaudando fondos para una organización sin fines de lucro que ayuda a niños con discapacidades.I'm fundraising for a non-profit organization that helps children with disabilities.
- ¿Sabías que colaboro con una ONG dedicada a la protección de los derechos humanos?Did you know that I collaborate with an NGO dedicated to the protection of human rights?
- Es una organización sin fines de lucro.It is a non-profit organization.
- Trabajo para una entidad sin fines de lucro.I work for a non-profit entity.
- Buscamos apoyo para nuestro proyecto sin fines de lucro.We are looking for support for our non-profit project.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are discussing their career paths at a coffee shop.
- Elena¿Tu nueva empresa es sin fines de lucro?Is your new company non-profit?
- AlejandroSí, Elena, es una institución sin fines de lucro.Yes, Elena, it is a non-profit institution.
- ElenaEso suena muy gratificante para ti.That sounds very rewarding for you.
- AlejandroLo es, me encanta ayudar a la comunidad.It is, I love helping the community.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, lucro, sin, CC BY-SA 4.0.
