coste inicial
/koste iniθjal/from spelling rules
The English phrase "upfront cost" is translated into Spanish as coste inicial.
This phrase refers to the amount of money paid at the beginning of a purchase or a project.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of coste, meaning "cost" and inicial, meaning "initial".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, it is common to use coste inicial. In Mexico, the term costo inicial is often used. Across many parts of Latin America, costo is used instead of coste.
Did you know?
- To emphasize the act of parting with money, speakers may use desembolso inicial, which literally translates to 'initial shelling out'.
- While coste inicial is standard in Spain, many people in Latin America might use the phrase pago de contado to describe an upfront payment made in full immediately.
- While coste inicial describes the amount, the phrase por adelantado is used to describe the specific act of paying that cost in advance.
Examples in context
- El costo por adelantado debe ser abonado antes de comenzar el proyecto.The upfront cost must be paid before starting the project.
- Debo hacer un pago inicial para reservar el apartamento.I have to make an upfront payment to secure the apartment.
- Necesito reunir suficiente dinero por adelantado para cubrir los gastos del viaje.I need to gather enough upfront money to cover the travel expenses.
- El cliente debe pagar un costo por adelantado por los servicios profesionales.The client must pay an upfront cost for the professional services.
- Tenemos que cubrir el pago inicial para reservar el local.We need to cover the upfront payment to reserve the venue.
- El coste inicial del proyecto es muy alto.The upfront cost of the project is very high.
- El coste inicial es muy alto.The upfront cost is very high.
- Debemos calcular el coste inicial del proyecto.We must calculate the upfront cost of the project.
- No me gusta el coste inicial de este coche.I don't like the upfront cost of this car.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are discussing a new business plan in a cafe.
- Javier¿Sabes cuál es el coste inicial?Do you know what the upfront cost is?
- SofíaSí, es bastante elevado, Javier.Yes, it is quite high, Javier.
- JavierTal vez sea demasiado para nosotros.Maybe it is too much for us.
- SofíaPodemos buscar una opción más barata.We can look for a cheaper option.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
