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dividendo means dividend — a common term in Spanish for Business. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: April 22, 2026

💼 Spanish for Business

dividendo

noun • /[dee-bee-DEN-do]/

dividend

Example:

Los accionistas recibieron dividendo.

Shareholders received a dividend.

🧠 What does dividendo mean?

A dividend (dividendo) is a payment made by a corporation to its shareholders, typically from its profits. Companies may choose to distribute profits in the form of dividends or reinvest them back into the business. Dividends can be paid out in cash, shares of stock, or other property. The decision to pay dividends and the amount paid are determined by the company's board of directors. In financial contexts, 'dividendo' specifically refers to this distribution of profits to investors.

📚 Extra examples

  • La empresa anunció que pagará un dividendo especial a sus accionistas el próximo mes.
    The company announced that it will pay a special dividend to its shareholders next month.
  • Los inversores esperan recibir un dividendo anual de las acciones que poseen.
    Investors expect to receive an annual dividend from the shares they own.
  • El consejo de administración decidió no repartir dividendo este año para reinvertir las ganancias en la expansión.
    The board of directors decided not to distribute a dividend this year in order to reinvest the profits into expansion.
  • Un dividendo por acción es una métrica clave para evaluar la rentabilidad de una inversión.
    A dividend per share is a key metric for evaluating the profitability of an investment.

💡 Did You Know?

The concept of dividends has evolved over centuries, with early forms of profit sharing dating back to ancient trade partnerships.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "dividendo"

Synonyms: ganancia repartida, pago a accionistas
Opposites: reinvención, capitalización

🔍 See more spanish for business words

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'dividend' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'dividend' is 'dividendo'.
How do you pronounce 'dividendo' in Spanish?
'Dividendo' is pronounced dee-vee-DEN-doh. The stress is on the second-to-last syllable, 'DEN'.
How do you use 'dividendo' in a sentence?
'Dividendo' is used in sentences referring to profit distributions from companies to their shareholders. For example, 'La empresa declaró un dividendo muy generoso' (The company declared a very generous dividend).
What is the English translation of 'dividendo'?
The English translation of 'dividendo' is 'dividend'.
Does 'dividendo' change for gender or number?
Yes, 'dividendo' is a masculine noun and changes for number. The singular is 'dividendo' and the plural is 'dividendos'.
Is 'dividendo' common in everyday Spanish?
'Dividendo' is primarily used in financial and business contexts, rather than in casual, everyday conversation. It is common among those involved in investing or business discussions.
Does 'dividendo' have slang or double meanings?
In its standard usage, 'dividendo' does not have common slang or double meanings. Its meaning is consistently related to financial profit distribution.
Is 'dividendo' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The term 'dividendo' is used consistently across Spain and Latin America in financial and business contexts. There are no significant regional variations in its meaning or usage.

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