Ganancia (en. Revenue)
/ɡaˈnanθja/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Economic benefit obtained from an investment.
The profit of the business was greater this year.
La ganancia del negocio fue mayor este año.
Net profit after deducting costs and expenses.
The company's profits will be reinvested in new projects.
Las ganancias de la empresa se reinvertirán en nuevos proyectos.
Increase of what one possesses, in financial terms.
Each quarter, they review accumulated profits.
Cada trimestre, revisan las ganancias acumuladas.
Etymology
From Latin 'ganantia', related to gain.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be in profit
It means that one is obtaining benefits or earnings.
estar en ganancia
gross profit
It refers to total income without deducting expenses.
ganancia bruta
net profit
It refers to the amount that remains after deducting costs.
ganancia neta
Related Words
loss
Contrary to profit, it refers to the decrease of capital or assets.
perdida
income
Amount of money that comes in, which can generate profit.
ingreso
benefit
Positive outcome obtained from conducting an economic activity.
beneficio
Slang Meanings
To have good profits.
That business is doing great, we are in profit.
Ese negocio va de maravilla, estamos en ganancia.
To make money quickly.
I made some investments and now I'm earning.
Hice unas inversiones y ahora estoy ganando.