El costo
Example: El costo de la reparación superó nuestro presupuesto inicial.
Definition
"El costo" refers to the amount of money required to obtain or produce something, often used in finance to indicate expenses or price. For example, "El costo de la reparación superó nuestro presupuesto inicial" means the repair cost exceeded the initial budget.
Etymology
The term "el costo" comes from the Italian word 'costo,' which itself derives from the Latin 'constare,' meaning 'to stand firm' or 'to cost.' Over time, it evolved to refer specifically to the price or expense associated with something. Did you know? The concept of cost has been central to trade and finance for centuries, reflecting the value or sacrifice needed to acquire goods or services.
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"El costo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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