recurso
/reˈkuɾso/masculine
The English word "resource" is translated into Spanish as recurso.
recurso is the most common and general term for "resource" in Spanish. It refers to something used to achieve an objective. In a legal context, recurso refers to a legal remedy, appeal or recourse. Related verbs that mean to supply with resources include surtir, abastecer and dotar.
Meaning: something that one uses to achieve an objective (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of recurso is recursos.
How do you pronounce it?
/reˈkuɾso/
Did you know?
- While English speakers use 'human resources' for HR, the Spanish recursos humanos is often shortened to the acronym RRHH, doubling both the 'R' and the 'H'.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, a recurso can also refer to a small amount of money or a clever trick used to solve a sudden problem.
- The Latin ancestor recursus implies a 'running back', which explains why a recurso in law is seen as a way to 'run back' to a higher authority.
Examples in context
- El agua es un recurso natural importante.Water is an important natural resource.This sentence is useful for seeing recurso used in the context of a natural resource.Tatoeba #1550988 by marcelostockle, translation #1550939 by CM
- El único recurso más valioso que cualquier otro era la tierra.The one resource more precious than any other was land.This sentence is useful for seeing recurso used in the context of a precious resource.Tatoeba #2295448 by marcelostockle, translation #24782 by Luornu
- El único recurso más preciado que todos los otros es la tierra.The unique resource more prized than all the others is land.This sentence is useful for seeing recurso used in the context of a prized resource.Tatoeba #642251 by humbertovs, translation #8271864 by lunchmeat317
- El agua es un recurso natural fundamental.Water is a fundamental natural resource.
- La biblioteca ofrece diversos recursos educativos.The library offers various educational resources.
- La tecnología es un medio para obtener información.Technology is a resource to obtain information.
- Los libros son un medio de aprendizaje muy valioso.Books are a valuable learning resource.
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Sources
- Wiktionary, “resource” translations and entries recurso, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries recurso, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
