Liquidación (en. Settlement)
/likwidatˈsjon/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Action by which a commercial relationship is undone, making payment or delivery of goods.
The liquidation of the company was completed in less than a month.
La liquidación de la empresa se realizó en menos de un mes.
Process of selling merchandise at reduced prices.
In the winter clearance, all products are half price.
En la liquidación de invierno, todos los productos están a mitad de precio.
State in which a company is closing its operations.
The liquidation of the business has left many employees without jobs.
La liquidación del negocio ha dejado a muchos empleados sin trabajo.
Etymology
From the Latin liquidatio, which means 'the act of liquidating'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
total liquidation
Process in which all debts are settled or operations are closed.
liquidación total
to be on clearance
To be in a process of closure or selling goods at reduced prices.
estar en liquidación
asset liquidation
Sale of a company's assets to pay debts.
liquidación de activos
Related Words
liquidate
To make the payment of a debt.
liquidar
judicial liquidation
Legal process to liquidate the assets of a person or company.
liquidación judicial
liquidity
The ability of a company to meet its short-term obligations.
liquidez
Slang Meanings
Liquidation of a relationship
After the argument, they decided to liquidate their relationship.
Después de la discusión, decidieron hacer una liquidación de su relación.
Clearance sale
I went to the store and found amazing things at the clearance sale.
Fui a la tienda y encontré cosas increíbles en la venta de liquidación.