Depósitos (en. Deposits)

/deˈpositos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Amount of money left in a financial institution for safekeeping.
I made a deposit in my savings account.
Hice un depósito en mi cuenta de ahorros.
Act of placing something in a designated location for preservation.
The soil deposits were found during the excavation.
Los depósitos de tierra se encontraron durante la excavación.
Loading of material in a specific location.
Mineral deposits are essential for the industry.
Los depósitos de mineral son esenciales para la industria.

Etymology

From Latin 'depositum', which means 'what has been placed or left'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Term deposit
Investment of money in a bank for a specified period in exchange for interest.
depósito a plazo
Bank deposit
Amount of money placed in a bank account.
depósito bancario
Deposit receipt
Document that certifies a deposit has been made.
recibo de depósito

Related Words

To deposit
Placing money or goods in a safe place or in a financial account.
depositar
Withdrawal
Action of withdrawing money from an account.
retiro
Savings
Amount of money saved for future use.
ahorros

Slang Meanings

Saved money.
I have some deposits that will help me in case of an emergency.
Tengo unos depósitos que me ayudarán en caso de emergencia.
Rent for a storage place.
My deposits are occupied with moving boxes.
Mis depósitos están ocupados con cajas de mudanza.