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"Finanzas" is a plural noun which is often translated as "finance", and "contabilidad" is a noun which is often translated as "accounting". Learn more about the difference between "finanzas" and "contabilidad" below.
las finanzas(
fee
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nahn
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sahs
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A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
plural noun
a. finance
El ministro de Hacienda tiene que ser un experto en finanzas.The Secretary of the Treasury must be an expert on finance.
a. finances
¿Cómo andan tus finanzas, Carmen? ¿Necesitas dinero?How are your finances, Carmen? Do you need any money?
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la contabilidad(
kohn
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tah
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bee
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lee
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dahd
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. accounting
Fernanda trabaja en una empresa de contabilidad.Fernanda works at an accounting firm.
b. bookkeeping
Nos encargamos de la contabilidad en este departamento.We take care of the bookkeeping in this department.
c. accountancy
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Gabrielle tiene una maestría en contabilidad.Gabrielle has a master's degree in accountancy.
a. books
Carla lleva la contabilidad de la empresa.Carla does the company's books.
b. accounts
Hay que contratar a alguien para llevar la contabilidad.We need to hire someone to do the accounts.
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