English–Spanish
“allowance” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/pɾestaˈθjon/
Example
Ella recibe una prestación por su hijo.
She receives an allowance for her child.
How to say “allowance” in Spanish
“Allowance” in Spanish is prestación.
One-off or ongoing monetary support granted by an institution or company to help during sickness, maternity, or lack of work.
Example sentences with prestación
El trámite para recibir una prestación puede tardar varias semanas.
The procedure to receive an allowance can take several weeks.
Tips for using prestación
- The phrase often includes a reason with por (for example prestación por desempleo or prestación por maternidad), which specifies the type of support.