recursos
/rekuɾsos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "resources" is translated into Spanish as recursos.
Depending on the context, you might use more specific terms: if you are referring specifically to support resources, the formal phrase Fuentes de apoyo is appropriate and if you are focusing specifically on physical supplies or materials, use Materiales. In informal or slang contexts, particularly when "resources" refers specifically to money, you can use Lana or Varo.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The slang terms Lana and Varo are used in some Latin American countries, most notably in Mexico, to refer to money or resources.
How does it change in a sentence?
recursos is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/rekuɾsos/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the word lana literally means 'wool', but it is one of the most common ways to refer to money or financial resources in casual conversation.
- The term recursos is used in Spanish legal contexts to refer to 'appeals' or 'legal remedies', which are the procedural resources used to challenge a judicial decision.
- The word fuentes in fuentes de apoyo literally means 'fountains' or 'springs', symbolizing a source that flows continuously.
Examples in context
- Ellos no tienen recursos.They don't have resources.This sentence is useful for showing how to express a lack of recursos.Tatoeba #1535435 by marcelostockle, translation #1432307 by CM
- Nunca sobran los recursos.There are never leftover resources.This sentence shows that recursos are never in excess.Tatoeba #7447463 by arh, translation #10830522 by SillyDonut7
- El país abunda en recursos naturales.The country is abundant in natural resources.This sentence demonstrates the use of recursos when discussing natural assets of a country.Tatoeba #11433798 by Eremon, translation #47847 by CM
- Tenemos amplios recursos para invertir en educaciónWe have ample resources to invest in education
- El personal experimentado es uno de los elementos clave del recurso humanoExperienced staff is one of the key resources of human capital
- Las ONG son fuentes de apoyo para las personas necesitadasNGOs are support resources for those in need
- Voy a comprar el material para arreglar el jardínI'm going to buy the resources/materials to fix the garden
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Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are discussing a new work project.
- SofíaNo tenemos suficientes recursos para este proyecto.We don't have enough resources for this project.
- AlejandroPodemos pedir más recursos al jefe.We can ask the boss for more resources.
- SofíaEspero que nos den los recursos pronto.I hope they give us the resources soon.
- AlejandroSí, Sofía, yo hablaré con él mañana.Yes, Sofía, I will talk to him tomorrow.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
