subsidios
/subsidjos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "subsidies" is translated into Spanish as subsidios.
The term refers to financial assistance provided by a government to support a business or industry.
Which one should you use?
While subsidios is a standard term, you may also encounter subvenciones, which is a common synonym often used specifically for government grants or subsidies. Another formal way to express this concept is through the phrase ayudas económicas, which translates to "economic aids" or "economic assistance."
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the word subvenciones is more commonly used. In Mexico and Central American countries, the term apoyos is often used to express "subsidies."
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the noun is subsidio.
How do you pronounce it?
/subsidjos/
Did you know?
- The word subvención shares a root with the English word 'convention', as both come from the Latin venire, meaning 'to come'.
- In some Spanish-speaking contexts, the word subsidio is used specifically to refer to unemployment benefits, while subvención is reserved for business grants.
- The term apoyos, used in Mexico for subsidies, literally means 'supports' and is often used as a broad political term for any government assistance program.
Examples in context
- Los agricultores recibieron subsidios del gobierno para mejorar la producción.The farmers received subsidies from the government to improve production.
- Las empresas de energía renovable se benefician de subsidios estatales.Renewable energy companies benefit from state subsidies.
- El gobierno brinda ayudas económicas a los sectores más afectados por la crisis.The government provides economic aids to the sectors most affected by the crisis.
- El gobierno otorga ayudas a las familias de bajos recursos.The government grants subsidies to low-income families.
- Muchos estudiantes reciben ayudas para costear su educación.Many students receive subsidies to finance their education.
- La organización sin fines de lucro obtuvo subvenciones para llevar a cabo su proyecto.The nonprofit organization obtained subsidies to carry out its project.
- Las subvenciones estatales ayudaron a impulsar la industria del cine en el país.State subsidies helped boost the film industry in the country.
- Las pequeñas empresas reciben apoyos económicos para impulsar su crecimiento.Small businesses receive economic support to boost their growth.
- El gobierno anunció nuevos subsidios para la agricultura.The government announced new subsidies for agriculture.
- Las empresas dependen de los subsidios estatales.Companies depend on state subsidies.
- Debemos solicitar los subsidios para la industria local.We must apply for the subsidies for the local industry.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are discussing a business report at a cafe.
- Daniel¿Leíste sobre los nuevos subsidios en la prensa?Did you read about the new subsidies in the press?
- LucíaSí, creo que ayudarán mucho a tu empresa.Yes, I think they will help your company a lot.
- DanielEspero que los subsidios lleguen pronto.I hope the subsidies arrive soon.
- LucíaOjalá que así sea, Daniel.I hope so, Daniel.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
