Cuentas (en. Accounts)

/kwentas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Record of economic transactions.

The company's accounts are audited.

Las cuentas de la empresa están auditadas.

Numbers used in calculations.

We did the math to see how much to spend.

Hicimos cuentas para ver cuánto gastar.

Responsibilities or debts.

He has several outstanding accounts with his friends.

Tiene varias cuentas pendientes con sus amigos.

verb

To make calculations or to add.

She counts the stars in the sky.

Ella cuenta las estrellas en el cielo.

From the Latin 'computare' which means 'to count.'

to do the math

To calculate or make a balance of expenses.

echar cuentas

there are no clear accounts

When there is no clarity in a negotiation.

no hay cuentas claras

to settle accounts

To ask about or inquire about debts.

tocar cuentas

accounting

System that records, classifies, and summarizes economic operations.

contabilidad

invoice

Document that details a commercial transaction.

factura

balance

Final result of accounting for accounts.

balance

Money or economic resources.

I don't have money to go out today.

No tengo cuentas para salir hoy.

Tales or stories.

I like to listen to the stories that my grandfather tells.

Me gusta escuchar las cuentas que cuenta mi abuelo.