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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Finanzas y objetos de valor

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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)
alms
[Sustantivo]

money, food, or other donations given to the poor or needy as an act of charity

limosna, caridad

limosna, caridad

Ex: The charity organization relies on alms from generous donors to carry out its mission .La organización benéfica depende de las **limosnas** de donantes generosos para llevar a cabo su misión.
annuity
[Sustantivo]

a fixed stream of payments made at regular intervals, typically derived from a capital investment or insurance contract

anualidad

anualidad

in arrears
[Frase]

in debt and late in paying it

ir atrasado

ir atrasado

Ex: The contractor was consistently in arrears with project deadlines.
bullion
[Sustantivo]

gold or silver cast into bars or ingots, valued by weight rather than face value

lingote, barra de oro o plata

lingote, barra de oro o plata

bauble
[Sustantivo]

a small, flashy piece of jewelry or decoration that is inexpensive and ornamental

chuchería

chuchería

impecunious
[Adjetivo]

severely lacking money

indigente

indigente

Ex: They offered to help their impecunious friend by paying for his groceries and other necessities .Ofrecieron ayudar a su amigo **sin dinero** pagando sus comestibles y otras necesidades.
indigence
[Sustantivo]

a state of extreme poverty in which a person lacks the basic necessities of life

indigencia

indigencia

lucre
[Sustantivo]

a term used to refer to cash or money, often with a nuance of being obtained through profit or earnings

botín, dinero

botín, dinero

Ex: The financial report detailed how the company generated substantial lucre from recent investments .El informe financiero detalló cómo la empresa generó un **lucre** sustancial de inversiones recientes.
penury
[Sustantivo]

a state of being exceedingly poor and in need

penuria

penuria

Ex: The sudden loss of his job pushed him into a state of penury.La pérdida repentina de su trabajo lo sumió en un estado de **penuria**.
reparation
[Sustantivo]

compensation demanded from a defeated nation by the victors, to make amends for war damages or losses

reparaciones, indemnizaciones de guerra

reparaciones, indemnizaciones de guerra

solvent
[Adjetivo]

having the ability to meet financial obligations and paying debts

solvente, líquido

solvente, líquido

Ex: Innovations in product development have been a driving force in keeping the tech company solvent.Las innovaciones en el desarrollo de productos han sido una fuerza impulsora para mantener la empresa tecnológica **solvente**.
usury
[Sustantivo]

the practice of lending money at excessively high interest rates, considered unethical or illegal

usura

usura

Ex: Traditional moneylenders in rural areas often engage in usury, taking advantage of people 's lack of knowledge .Las leyes medievales prohibían estrictamente la **usura** entre los comerciantes.
to ante up
[Verbo]

to contribute or pay the required amount in order to settle and clear a debt

pagar lo que corresponde, poner de su bolsillo

pagar lo que corresponde, poner de su bolsillo

Ex: Creditors may offer flexible repayment plans to help debtors ante up gradually .Los acreedores pueden ofrecer planes de pago flexibles para ayudar a los deudores a **pagar gradualmente**.

to repay someone for financial loss, damage, etc. that they have experienced

indemnizar

indemnizar

Ex: The rental agreement required the tenant to indemnify the landlord for damages caused to the property beyond normal wear and tear .El contrato de arrendamiento requería que el inquilino **indemnizara** al propietario por los daños causados a la propiedad más allá del desgaste normal.
to pony up
[Verbo]

to pay money owed, such as a bill, debt, or required contribution

pagar, soltar

pagar, soltar

Ex: If you want premium access , you 'll have to pony up.Si quieres acceso premium, tendrás que **pagar**.
indigent
[Adjetivo]

extremely poor or in need

indigente

indigente

Ex: The nonprofit organization aimed to provide support and resources for the indigent community.La organización sin fines de lucro tenía como objetivo brindar apoyo y recursos a la comunidad **indigente**.
perquisite
[Sustantivo]

a privilege reserved solely for a specific person or group by virtue of hereditary status, official rank, or institutional authority

gratificación

gratificación

Ex: Tenure as a university professor often comes with perquisites like sabbaticals and access to research funding .Las joyas de la corona eran un **privilegio** exclusivo del monarca reinante.
privation
[Sustantivo]

a condition of severe hardship or poverty

privación

privación

to take advantage of a position to make oneself rich, particularly by using unfair or dishonest methods

Ex: The corrupt politician was constantly feathering his own nest by accepting bribes and kickbacks.

to lessen the amount of money or resources one uses compared to before, particularly due to having less available

Ex: With a new baby on the way, they’ve had to tighten their belts and adjust their budget.
windfall
[Sustantivo]

an unexpected event that brings financial gain or good fortune

golpe de suerte, ganancia inesperada

golpe de suerte, ganancia inesperada

Ex: The bonus was a welcome windfall before the holidays .La bonificación fue un **golpe de suerte** bienvenido antes de las vacaciones.
blue chip
[Sustantivo]

a blue-colored poker chip representing the highest monetary value in a standard set

ficha azul, ficha de alto valor

ficha azul, ficha de alto valor

Ex: A pile of blue chips sat in front of the high roller .Una pila de **fichas azules** estaba delante del jugador de altas apuestas.
destitution
[Sustantivo]

extreme poverty and deprivation of basic necessities

indigencia, miseria

indigencia, miseria

Ex: The refugees were forced to flee their homes and left in a state of destitution, relying on aid from charities to survive .

money awarded to someone who has been harmed, to cover their actual losses or injuries

daños compensatorios, indemnización compensatoria

daños compensatorios, indemnización compensatoria

Ex: Compensatory damages are meant to restore the victim to their original financial position .Los **daños compensatorios** están destinados a restaurar a la víctima a su posición financiera original.

to earn enough money to be able to pay for the necessities of life

Ex: Sarah is out there, bringing home the bacon by excelling in her career.
gratuity
[Sustantivo]

an additional amount of money given to someone for their services

propina, gratificación

propina, gratificación

Ex: The chauffeur provided excellent service , so we gave him a gratuity in appreciation for his professionalism .El chófer brindó un servicio excelente, así que le dimos una **propina** en agradecimiento por su profesionalismo.
largess
[Sustantivo]

a sum of money or gift given freely, often as a token of generosity

largueza, generosidad

largueza, generosidad

Ex: The charity relied on the largess of its supporters .La organización benéfica dependía de la **largueza** de sus partidarios.
pecuniary
[Adjetivo]

involving or about money

pecuniario

pecuniario

Ex: The pecuniary rewards for the successful completion of the project were substantial .Las recompensas **pecuniarias** por la finalización exitosa del proyecto fueron sustanciales.

to financially support a project, activity, etc. and take responsibility for potential loss

apoyar

apoyar

Ex: The investment firm is currently underwriting a public offering for a tech company .La firma de inversiones está actualmente **asegurando** una oferta pública para una empresa de tecnología.
spendthrift
[Sustantivo]

an individual who is in the habit of spending money in a careless and wasteful way

despilfarrador

despilfarrador

Ex: He tried to change his spendthrift ways , but old habits were hard to break .Intentó cambiar sus formas de **derrochador**, pero los viejos hábitos eran difíciles de romper.
white elephant
[Sustantivo]

a possession that is costly to maintain and difficult to dispose of, often more trouble than it is worth

elefante blanco, regalo envenenado

elefante blanco, regalo envenenado

Ex: The new software system , despite its promising features , proved to be a white elephant for the company due to constant glitches and compatibility issues .El yate de lujo resultó ser un **elefante blanco**, agotando sus finanzas.
pittance
[Sustantivo]

a sum of money that is very insufficient

miseria

miseria

Ex: They offered him a pittance for the artwork , far less than its true value .Le ofrecieron una **miseria** por la obra de arte, mucho menos que su valor real.

to count numbers or amounts to get a total

sumar, contar

sumar, contar

Ex: Before closing, the cashier tallied up the day's sales.Antes de cerrar, el cajero **sumó** las ventas del día.
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