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option
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book
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belt-tightening
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business cycle
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cash cow
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bottom line
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comptroller
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buyout
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equity
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hedge
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top line
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cash flow
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depreciation
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cartel
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takeover
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capital market
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asset stripping
option
Sustantivo
o
ɑ
p
p
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io
ə
n
n
(opción de compra/venta)

(opción de compra/venta)

opción financiera

a contract that gives the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price within a specified time frame

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Traders may purchase options on commodities like gold or oil as a way to gain exposure to these markets without owning the physical assets.
During market uncertainty, some investors use options strategies, such as straddles or collars, to protect their portfolios from significant losses.

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book
Sustantivo
b
b
oo
ʊ
k
k
(libro de cuentas)

(libro de cuentas)

libro contable

the official record of financial transactions and accounts for a business, including ledgers, journals, and other accounting documents

Familia de Palabras

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option

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belt-tightening
Sustantivo
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/bˈɛlttˈaɪʔn̩ɪŋ/
(efecto de apretarse el cinturón)

(efecto de apretarse el cinturón)

ajuste del cinturón

an act of spending less money during difficult financial times

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Sustantivo Compuesto

Familia de Palabras

opt

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option

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business cycle
Sustantivo
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/bˈɪznəs sˈaɪkəl/
(ciclo de negocio)

(ciclo de negocio)

ciclo económico

the rhythmic pattern of economic growth and decline, consisting of phases such as expansion, peak, contraction, and trough

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Sustantivo Compuesto

Familia de Palabras

opt

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option

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cash cow
Sustantivo
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/kˈæʃ kˈaʊ/
(vaca lechera)

(vaca lechera)

producto estrella

a service or product that provides a business or company with a stable income

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Sustantivo Compuesto

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opt

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option

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bottom line
bottom line
Sustantivo
uk flag
/bˈɑːɾəm lˈaɪn/
(ganancias netas)

(ganancias netas)

resultado final

Idiom

the amount that was profited or lost in an organization or company after everything was calculated

What is the origin of the idiom "bottom line" and when to use it?

The idiom "bottom line" originated in accounting, where it refers to the final figure on a balance sheet that shows the net profit or loss of a business. The phrase is often used to emphasize the importance of focusing on the final outcome or result.

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Sustantivo Compuesto

Familia de Palabras

opt

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option

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comptroller
comptroller
Sustantivo
c
k
o
ɑ
m
m
p
t
t
r
r
o
ll
l
e
ɜ
r
r
(comptroller)

(comptroller)

contralor

a financial officer responsible for managing and overseeing the financial accounts and budgets of an organization

Familia de Palabras

opt

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option

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buyout
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b
b
u
y
o
a
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ʊ
t
t
(compra)

(compra)

adquisición

the acquisition of a company or a controlling interest in a company's shares, often initiated by an outside entity or a group of investors, resulting in a change of ownership and control

Familia de Palabras

opt

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option

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equity
Sustantivo
e
ɛ
q
k
u
w
i
ə
t
t
y
i
patrimonio neto

patrimonio neto

the money one owns in a property after paying back any money one borrowed to buy it

Familia de Palabras

opt

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option

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hedge
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h
h
e
ɛ
dg
ʤ
e
protección

protección

a thing or method that protects one against potential problems, particularly financial ones

Familia de Palabras

opt

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option

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top line
Sustantivo
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/tˈɑːp lˈaɪn/
(ventas totales)

(ventas totales)

ingresos brutos

a company's gross sales or revenues, before any costs or expenses are deducted

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Familia de Palabras

opt

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option

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cash flow
Sustantivo
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/kˈæʃ flˈoʊ/
(movimiento de caja)

(movimiento de caja)

flujo de efectivo

the movement of money in and out of a business or financial system, indicating its liquidity and financial well-being

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Sustantivo Compuesto

Familia de Palabras

opt

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option

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optional

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depreciation
Sustantivo
d
d
e
ɪ
p
p
r
r
e
i
c
ʃ
ia
ieɪ
t
ʃ
io
ə
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depreciación

depreciación

a decline in something's price or value

appreciation

Familia de Palabras

opt

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option

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cartel
Sustantivo
c
k
a
ɑ
r
r
t
t
e
ɛ
l
l
(consorcio)

(consorcio)

cartel

an agreement among independent entities, often businesses, to control prices, production, and distribution in a specific industry, reducing competition and increasing market power

Familia de Palabras

opt

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option

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takeover
Sustantivo
uk flag
/ˈteɪˌkoʊvɝ/
(toma de control)

(toma de control)

adquisición

the acquisition of a company, leading to a change in ownership and often involving the purchase of a substantial portion of its shares

Familia de Palabras

opt

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option

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capital market
Sustantivo
uk flag
/kˈæpɪɾəl mˈɑːɹkɪt/
(mercado financiero)

(mercado financiero)

mercado de capitales

a financial market where long-term debt or equity-backed securities are bought and sold

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Familia de Palabras

opt

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option

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asset stripping
Sustantivo
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/ˈæsɛt stɹˈɪpɪŋ/
(despojo de activos)

(despojo de activos)

desmantelamiento de activos

the act of buying a company and then selling its assets separately, often at a profit, without regard for the company's long-term viability

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opt

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option

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