Description

Losses refer to the financial detriment experienced by a business or investment, typically resulting from expenses exceeding revenues. This term is often used in financial statements to indicate a negative performance over a specific period.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that 'pérdidas' can refer to various contexts, including business and investment losses. It is important to maintain a formal register and avoid colloquial variants. Common pitfalls include confusing 'pérdidas' with 'ganancias' (gains) or misinterpreting the context of financial discussions.

Example Sentences

EN: The company reported significant losses in the last quarter due to increased operational costs.

ES: La empresa reportó pérdidas significativas en el último trimestre debido a un aumento en los costos operativos.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'pérdidas' with 'ganancias'; misinterpreting the context of financial discussions; mixing up business losses with personal losses