Il patrimonio netto
Example: Il patrimonio netto dell'azienda è aumentato quest'anno.
Definition
"Il patrimonio netto" refers to the net worth or equity of a company, representing the difference between total assets and total liabilities. It indicates the value owned by shareholders after all debts are paid and is a key measure of a company's financial health.
Etymology
The term "il patrimonio netto" comes from Italian, where "patrimonio" means estate or heritage, derived from Latin 'patrimonium,' meaning 'inheritance from a father.' "Netto" means net or clear, coming from Latin 'nitidus,' meaning neat or clean. Together, the phrase literally means 'net estate,' highlighting the value remaining after liabilities.
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