Trabajo y Dinero - Precio & Dinero

Sumérgete en los modismos ingleses sobre precio y dinero, como "quebrar el banco" y "centavo rojo".

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chicken feed [Sustantivo]

una miseria

Ex: The company 's CEO earned millions while the workers received only chicken feed in comparison .

El CEO de la empresa ganó millones mientras que los trabajadores recibieron solo migajas en comparación.

red cent [Sustantivo]

un céntimo

Ex: The company 's stocks plummeted , and investors were left without a red cent of their initial investments .

Las acciones de la compañía se desplomaron, y los inversores se quedaron sin un centavo rojo de sus inversiones iniciales.

small fortune [Sustantivo]

una pequeña fortuna

Ex: The medical treatment required for his condition cost a small fortune , leaving the family in financial strain .

El tratamiento médico requerido para su condición costó una pequeña fortuna, dejando a la familia en una situación financiera difícil.

for a song [Frase]

at a price that is extremely low

Ex: The talented musician agreed to perform for a song at the local charity event .

dirt cheap [Frase]

costing very little, often far less than expected or typical

Ex: Dirt cheap clothing often does n't last as long as higher-priced items .

cheap and cheerful [Frase]

having a low price and a satisfactory quality

Ex: They decided to have a cheap and cheerful picnic in the park , bringing homemade sandwiches and snacks .

to [suit] every pocket [Frase]

to be affordable by many

Ex: The travel agency provides holiday packages that suit every pocket , offering both budget-friendly and luxury options .

bang for {one's} [buck] [Frase]

the value a person gains in exchange for the amount of money they spend or the effort they make

Ex: The travel package includes various activities , giving tourists good bang for their buck .

rich for {one's} blood [Frase]

too fancy or costly for someone

Ex: The spicy curry was too rich for her blood ; she preferred milder flavors .

white elephant [Sustantivo]

elefante blanco

Ex: His sprawling mansion became a white elephant after retirement .

Su elefante blanco de mansión extensa se convirtió en una carga después del retiro.

an arm and (a|) leg [Frase]

a large sum of money

Ex: The medical treatment for her condition was so costly that it felt like it would cost an arm and a leg .

(at|for) a price [Frase]

with a very high price

Ex: The luxury vacation resort offered exclusive experiences , but they were only available for a price , catering to high-end clientele .

to [break] the bank [Frase]

to financially ruin one due to having a very high cost

Ex: They decided to take a vacation , but they did n't want to break the bank , so they chose a more affordable destination .

highway robbery [Sustantivo]

robo a mano armada

Ex: The taxi driver charged a ridiculous fare , feeling like a highway robbery for a short ride .

El taxista cobró una tarifa ridícula, sintiéndose como un robo a mano armada por un viaje corto.

to [up|raise] the ante [Frase]

to increase the price of something

Ex: The restaurant decided to up the ante by introducing a new menu with exotic dishes to attract more customers .

over the odds [Frase]

(of a price tag) much more than what is considered normal or fair

Ex: Mrs Maplin 's suppliers are charging the trust way over the odds for pretty much everything .

a pretty penny [Frase]

a large amount of money

Ex: The wedding reception at the fancy hotel venue will set them back a pretty penny , but they want to make it special .

to [be] a steal [Frase]

(of something available for sale) to be much cheaper than its usual or expected price

Ex: The vintage book collection he inherited from his grandfather was a steal , as some rare editions were worth a small fortune .

to [price] {oneself} out of the market [Frase]

to sell one's services or goods at such a high and unreasonable price that people refuse to buy them

Ex: The artisan coffee shop increased its prices significantly , eventually pricing itself out of the market as customers turned to more affordable alternatives .

to [see] the color of {one's} money [Frase]

to make sure that someone can pay for something before doing business with them

Ex: Before agreeing to sell the antique watch, the seller wanted to see the color of the buyer's money to ensure they could afford it.

Trabajo y Dinero
El Mundo de los Negocios	Vida de oficina y trabajo	Responsabilidades y tareas del trabajo	Oportunidades de empleo
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Pobreza y problemas financieros	Precio & Dinero	Pago y Compra	Gastar o ahorrar dinero