reserva de valor
/reseɾba de baloɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "store of value" is translated into Spanish as reserva de valor.
This phrase refers to an asset that maintains its purchasing power over time and can be saved for future use.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of reserva (reserve or store), de (of) and valor (value).
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural "stores of value", you change the singular noun to reservas de valor.
How do you pronounce it?
/reseɾba de baloɾ/
Did you know?
- The word reserva shares a deep ancestral root with the English word 'servant', as both stem from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to protect' or 'to keep'.
- In some Spanish-speaking contexts, a reserva can also refer to a booking at a restaurant or hotel, showing how the concept of 'holding' something applies to both assets and appointments.
- In Spanish, reserva is used not only for money but also for nature. A reserva natural is a protected area where biodiversity is kept safe from human interference.
Examples in context
- El oro es una reserva de valor tradicional.Gold is a traditional store of value.
- Buscamos una reserva de valor para la inflación.We are looking for a store of value against inflation.
- Esa moneda no funciona como reserva de valor.That currency does not work as a store of value.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are discussing investment options.
- ElenaJavier, ¿estás invirtiendo en oro?Javier, are you investing in gold?
- JavierSí, porque es una reserva de valor segura.Yes, because it is a secure store of value.
- ElenaTiene sentido con la inflación actual.That makes sense with the current inflation.
- JavierExacto, Elena, protege mi dinero a largo plazo.Exactly, Elena, it protects my money in the long term.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, reserva, valor, CC BY-SA 4.0.
