Spanish word

presupuesto

Pronunciation

IPA/pɾesuˈpwesto/

Meaning

  • masculine nounbudget

Example

Tenemos que ajustar el presupuesto para el mes que viene.

We have to adjust the budget for next month.

Illustration for presupuesto (budget)

More examples

¿Cuál es el presupuesto para este proyecto?

What is the budget for this project?

Core concept

A proposed spending plan used to decide or authorize expenses.

Common phrases

  • elaborar un presupuesto

    draw up a budget

  • presupuesto mensual

    monthly budget

  • cumplir con el presupuesto

    meet the budget

Similar words

gasto: Shows money actually paid out for purchases, bills, or services.
ingreso: Represents money received from work or other activities.
ahorro: Designates money put aside and kept for future needs or goals.
fondo: Holds pooled money collected and reserved for a particular purpose.

Definition in Spanish

Estimación anticipada de los costes o monto asignado a una actividad, usada tanto como propuesta formal como guía interna para el gasto.

Word origin

From Late Latin praesuppositum, literally 'placed before', formed from prae- 'before' and supponĕre 'to place or assume', indicating something assumed ahead of time.

Usage tips

  • Despite shared roots with English presuppose, presupuesto refers to a money plan or estimate, not to assuming or presuming something.

Other meanings

  • estimatenoun

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