The Meaning of superávit

Spanish Keyword: superávit

English Definition: Surplus; the amount by which revenue or income exceeds expenditures or liabilities.

Usage: “El superávit presupuestario permitió al gobierno invertir más en infraestructura.” (The budget surplus allowed the government to invest more in infrastructure.)

Etymology: The word “superávit” originates from the Latin “superavit,” which means “it exceeds.” The Latin root consists of “super” (above, over) and “ad” (to) combined with “vit” from the verb “esse” (to be), conveying the idea of being above or exceeding.

Pronunciation: [su-pe-ˈɾa-βit] (IPA: /su.peˈɾa.βit/)

Synonyms:

• Excedente
• Ganancia
• Sobrante

Antonyms:

• Déficit
• Pérdida
• Insuficiencia

This term is commonly used in finance and economics to describe a favorable condition where profit or income surpasses costs, and it can apply to various contexts such as government budgets, corporate financial statements, and even personal finance management.

1. El país logró un superávit en su balanza comercial este año.
   The country achieved a surplus in its trade balance this year.

2. El superávit fiscal permitió al gobierno invertir en infraestructuras.
   The fiscal surplus allowed the government to invest in infrastructure.

3. Después de ajustar su presupuesto, la empresa reportó un superávit inesperado.
   After adjusting its budget, the company reported an unexpected surplus.

4. La asociación benéfica alcanzó un superávit que destinará a nuevos proyectos.
   The charity reached a surplus that will be allocated to new projects.

5. El superávit en la cuenta corriente refleja la estabilidad económica del país.
   The surplus in the current account reflects the economic stability of the country.

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