Activo (en. Asset)

/ak'tiβo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Good or resource that has economic value.
The company has several assets on its balance sheet.
La empresa tiene varios activos en su balance.
A person who is actively participating in something.
He is an active member of the team.
Es un miembro activo del equipo.
adjective
That performs or produces action.
The system needs an active user to function properly.
El sistema necesita un usuario activo para funcionar correctamente.

Etymology

From Latin 'activus', meaning 'to act' or 'to do'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

financial asset
A good that holds value in economic terms.
activo financiero
active on social media
A person who frequently interacts on social platforms.
activo en redes sociales
strategic asset
A resource that provides significant value to an organization.
activo estratégico

Related Words

activity
Action of an organism or individual.
actividad
attitude
Disposition or way of acting in response to a situation.
actitud

Slang Meanings

To be energetic or in motion.
Today I am active, I am going out for a run for several hours.
Hoy estoy activo, voy a salir a correr varias horas.
To participate intensively in an activity.
The next event will be more active than the previous one.
El próximo evento será más activo que el anterior.