Saldo (en. Balance)

/ˈsal.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Amount that remains from a considered number.
The balance of my bank account is positive.
El saldo de mi cuenta bancaria es positivo.
Final result of an accounting operation.
The balance for the fiscal year will be published next week.
El saldo del año fiscal se publicará la próxima semana.
Difference between income and expenses.
I need to check the monthly balance to adjust the budget.
Necesito revisar el saldo mensual para ajustar el presupuesto.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'saldu', which refers to the act of settling accounts.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Positive balance
When the balance is positive and can be used for future payments.
saldo a favor
Negative balance
When the balance reflects a negative amount that must be paid.
saldo en contra
To settle
To make an adjustment or calculation to determine the balance.
hacer saldo

Related Words

Salary
Compensation for work performed.
salario
To settle
To pay off or close an outstanding account.
saldar
Settled
That has been liquidated or settled in accounts.
saldado

Slang Meanings

Surplus money.
After all the expenses, I had a balance left to go out for dinner.
Después de todos los gastos, me quedó un saldo para salir a cenar.
Balance on the credit card.
I can't buy that, I have a low balance on my card.
No puedo comprar eso, tengo un saldo bajo en la tarjeta.