El saldo
Example: Revisé el saldo de mi cuenta antes de pagar la factura.
Definition
"El saldo" refers to the remaining balance or amount of money available in a financial account after all credits and debits have been accounted for. It is commonly used in banking and finance to indicate the current funds accessible for use or withdrawal.
Etymology
The term "el saldo" originates from the Latin word 'solidus,' which was a Roman coin. Over time, it evolved in Spanish to mean the final amount remaining after transactions. Did you know? The word 'saldo' also relates to settling accounts, reflecting its financial roots.
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"El saldo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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