Spanish word

presupuestar

Pronunciation

IPA/pɾesupwesˈtaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbestimate

Example

¿Puedes presupuestar cuánto costará la reparación?

Can you estimate how much the repair will cost?

Illustration for presupuestar (estimate)

More examples

Tenemos que presupuestar gastos imprevistos para el viaje.

We have to budget for unforeseen expenses for the trip.

Core concept

Assigning money amounts to expense categories ahead of time.

Common phrases

  • presupuestar gastos

    budget expenses

  • presupuestar proyectos

    budget projects

  • presupuestar para el viaje

    budget for the trip

Similar words

estimar: Provides an approximate cost figure based on judgment or available data.
cotizar: Calculates a quote to offer a customer for a good or service.
calcular: Computes an exact amount by applying math or formulas.

Definition in Spanish

Calcular o asignar de antemano la cantidad de dinero destinada a un gasto, proyecto o actividad.

Word origin

From Spanish presupuesto 'estimated amount' plus the verbal suffix -ar, ultimately tracing to Latin elements meaning 'put before', so the verb denotes setting money aside in advance.

Usage tips

  • Used in formal, business, and administrative contexts; in casual speech speakers often say 'hacer números' or 'hacer un presupuesto' instead of presupuestar.

Other meanings

  • budgetverb

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