Recaudación (en. Collection)

/re.kau̯.ðaˈθjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Translation: Action of collecting funds or resources.
Translation: The fundraising for the NGO was a success.
La recaudación de fondos para la ONG fue un éxito.
Translation: Process by which income is obtained, generally through taxes.
Translation: Tax collection has increased this year.
La recaudación fiscal ha aumentado este año.
Translation: Set of money or goods that are collected.
Translation: The proceeds from the concert entrance fee were donated to charity.
La recaudación de la entrada al concierto se destinó a obras benéficas.

Etymology

Translation: It comes from the verb recaudar, which is formed from the prefix 're-' and 'caudar', from the Latin 'caudare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Translation: fundraising
Translation: Process of gathering money for a specific purpose.
recaudación de fondos
Translation: tax collection
Translation: Revenues obtained by the state through taxes.
recaudación tributaria
Translation: secure collection
Translation: Method of obtaining resources that ensures the integrity of the funds.
recaudación segura

Related Words

Translation: to collect
Translation: Verb that means to gather or collect amounts of money.
recaudar
Translation: donation
Translation: Act of giving something, especially money, to a cause or person.
donación
Translation: funding
Translation: Provision of money for a project or activity.
financiación

Slang Meanings

Translation: Nacho leite
Translation: The collection was so high that some people called it 'Nacho leite', referring to the abundance.
La recaudación fue tan alta que algunas personas lo llamaron 'Nacho leite', refiriéndose a la abundancia.
Translation: Cash
Translation: They had a good collection at the event, much more 'cash' than expected.
Hicieron una buena recaudación en el evento, mucho más 'pasta' de lo esperado.