La balanza comercial
Example: La balanza comercial muestra el saldo entre exportaciones e importaciones.
Definition
"La balanza comercial" refers to the difference in value between a country's exports and imports over a specific period, indicating whether it has a trade surplus or deficit. It is a key indicator of a nation’s economic health in international trade.
Etymology
The term "la balanza comercial" combines "balanza," meaning balance or scale, with "comercial," relating to commerce or trade. The phrase literally means 'the commercial balance,' reflecting its role in weighing the value of trade flows. Did you know? The word "balanza" comes from Latin 'bilancia,' meaning a pair of scales, symbolizing equilibrium.
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"La balanza comercial" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Management - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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