El dividendo
Example: El dividendo anual aumentó gracias a las buenas ganancias.
Definition
"El dividendo" refers to the portion of a company's earnings that is distributed to its shareholders, typically in the form of cash or additional shares. It represents a reward for investors and is usually paid out periodically, such as annually or quarterly.
Etymology
The term "el dividendo" comes from the Latin word 'dividendum,' which means 'thing to be divided.' It evolved through Spanish as the concept of dividing profits among shareholders became established. Did you know that the idea of dividends dates back to ancient times when merchants shared profits with investors?
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"El dividendo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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