seis cifras
/seis θifɾas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "six figures" is translated into Spanish as seis cifras.
This phrase refers to an amount of money, such as an annual salary, that consists of at least six digits, typically $100,000 or more. Much like in English, it is used to denote a high income.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of seis, meaning "six" and cifras, meaning "figures" or "digits".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, seis cifras is the most prevalent way to express the concept of "six figures".
How do you pronounce it?
/seis θifɾas/
Did you know?
- While English speakers usually associate 'six figures' with wealth, seis cifras can be used in Spanish to describe a massive debt or financial deficit.
- The word cifras shares the same Latin root as the English word 'cipher', which originally referred to a zero or a secret code.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, numbers are written with a dot or a space as a thousands separator instead of the comma used in English, changing how seis cifras looks on paper.
Examples in context
- John ganó un salario de seis dígitos el año pasado.John earned a six-figure salary last year.
- La compañía ofrece salarios de seis cifras a sus directivos.The company offers six-figure salaries to its executives.
- Su nuevo trabajo le paga seis cifras.Her new job pays her six figures.
- Es difícil conseguir un salario de seis cifras.It is hard to get a six-figure salary.
- Él finalmente alcanzó las seis cifras este año.He finally reached six figures this year.
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are talking about their career goals.
- ElenaMateo, ¿cuál es tu meta salarial?Mateo, what is your salary goal?
- MateoQuiero ganar seis cifras pronto.I want to earn six figures soon.
- ElenaEso es muy ambicioso, pero posible.That is very ambitious, but possible.
- MateoTengo que trabajar duro para lograrlo.I have to work hard to achieve it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries seis, CC BY-SA 4.0.
