Activos (en. Active)

/ak'tivos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Elements that have economic value and are part of an entity's assets.

The company's assets include properties, machinery, and accounts receivable.

Los activos de la empresa incluyen propiedades, maquinaria y cuentas por cobrar.

Physical or financial goods that can be converted into cash.

The store's inventory is considered one of its main assets.

El inventario de la tienda es considerado uno de sus principales activos.

Resources that generate income or economic benefits.

Investing in assets like stocks can be very profitable in the long run.

Invertir en activos como acciones puede ser muy rentable a largo plazo.

From Latin 'activus', meaning 'that acts' or 'that produces'.

liquid assets

Assets that can be quickly converted into cash.

activos líquidos

fixed assets

Long-lasting goods that are not consumed in the short term.

activos fijos

intangible assets

Resources that do not have a physical form, such as patents or registered trademarks.

activos intangibles

liabilities

Obligations or debts that an entity must pay.

pasivos

goods

Elements that possess intrinsic value.

bienes

capital

Money or resources available for investment.

capital

Money

That car is expensive, but it's worth it if we finance it with assets.

Ese coche es caro, pero vale la pena si lo financiamos con activos.

Available resources

I have several assets in the bank that help me get ahead.

Tengo varios activos en el banco que me ayudan a salir adelante.