recesión
/reθeˈsjon/feminine
The English word "recession" is translated into Spanish as recesión.
The term is a noun used to describe a period of reduced economic activity.
Meaning: period of reduced economic activity (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of recesión is recesiones.
How do you pronounce it?
/reθeˈsjon/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, news headlines might use the verb contraer (to contract) instead of saying the economy 'is in' a recesión.
- If you are discussing a 'slump' in a less formal way, Spanish speakers might use caída (a fall), which is much more common in casual conversation than recesión.
- In some Latin American countries, people might use the word estancamiento ('stagnation') instead of recesión to describe a period where the economy simply stops growing.
Examples in context
- La economía entró en recesión.The economy has entered a recession.This sentence shows how to use recesión when describing an economy entering a recession.Tatoeba #950521 by hayastan, translation #237996 by CK
- ¿Cómo pueden prepararse los bancos para la próxima recesión?How can banks prepare for the next recession?This sentence uses recesión to ask how banks might prepare for one.Tatoeba #1567658 by Shishir, translation #681865 by Source_VOA
- Mi negocio está en un punto muerto debido a la recesión.My business is at a standstill because of the recession.This sentence demonstrates how recesión can be used to explain why a business is at a standstill.Tatoeba #2783982 by teskmon, translation #318593 by CM
- La economía está experimentando una recesión fuerte este año.The economy is experiencing a severe recession this year.
- El país atraviesa una contracción económica preocupante.The country is undergoing a worrying economic contraction.
- El país enfrenta un bajón económico debido a la crisis financiera internacional.The country is facing an economic downturn due to the international financial crisis.
- La desaceleración económica es evidente y se prevé una posible recesión en los próximos meses.The economic slowdown is evident, and a possible recession is forecasted in the upcoming months.
- El país está experimentando un crecimiento negativo, lo que indica una situación de recesión.The country is experiencing negative growth, indicating a recessionary situation.
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Example conversation
María and Daniel are discussing the news at a cafe.
- María¿Has visto las noticias sobre la recesión?Have you seen the news about the recession?
- DanielSí, María, me preocupa mucho mi trabajo.Yes, María, I am very worried about my job.
- MaríaEs un momento difícil para todos.It is a difficult time for everyone.
- DanielEspero que la situación mejore pronto.I hope the situation improves soon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “recession” translations and entries recesión, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
