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

📅 Published: February 25, 2026

💼 Spanish for Business

utilidad

noun • /[oo-tee-lee-DAD]/

profit

Example:

Reportamos una utilidad neta alta.

We reported high net profit.

🧠 What does utilidad mean?

Utilidad refers to the profit or net gain obtained from an economic activity, investment, or business operation after deducting all expenses. It is a key financial metric indicating the success and efficiency of a company or endeavor. Beyond pure financial profit, 'utilidad' can also broadly refer to the usefulness or benefit derived from something, although in a business context, the financial meaning is predominant.

📚 Extra examples

  • La empresa reportó una utilidad neta de cinco millones de euros este trimestre.
    The company reported a net profit of five million euros this quarter.
  • Analizamos la utilidad de la nueva estrategia de marketing antes de implementarla.
    We analyzed the usefulness of the new marketing strategy before implementing it.
  • El gobierno busca aumentar la utilidad pública de los recursos naturales.
    The government aims to increase the public utility of natural resources.
  • La utilidad bruta es un indicador importante para evaluar la rentabilidad inicial.
    Gross profit is an important indicator for evaluating initial profitability.
  • La utilidad marginal se refiere al beneficio adicional obtenido por una unidad más de un bien o servicio.
    Marginal utility refers to the additional benefit gained from one more unit of a good or service.

💡 Did You Know?

While 'utilidad' is the standard term for profit in Spanish business and finance, the word 'ganancia' is also very common and often used interchangeably, particularly for gross profit or a more general sense of gain.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "utilidad"

Synonyms: ganancia, beneficio, provecho, rendimiento, lucro
Opposites: pérdida, déficit, costo, gastos

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'profit' in Spanish?
The most common translation for 'profit' in a financial or business context is 'utilidad'.
How do you pronounce 'utilidad' in Spanish?
The pronunciation is oo-tee-lee-DAHD. The stress falls on the last syllable, 'dad'.
How do you use 'utilidad' in a sentence?
'Utilidad' is used similarly to how 'profit' or 'usefulness' is used in English. For example, 'La utilidad de este producto es evidente' (The usefulness of this product is evident) or 'Calculamos la utilidad operativa' (We calculated the operating profit).
What is the English translation of 'utilidad'?
The primary English translation of 'utilidad' is 'profit', especially in a business or financial context. It can also translate to 'usefulness' or 'utility'.
Does 'utilidad' change for gender or number?
Yes, 'utilidad' is a feminine noun. Its plural form is 'utilidades'.
Is 'utilidad' common in everyday Spanish?
In everyday conversation, 'utilidad' is more likely to be used when discussing the usefulness of an object or service. However, when discussing business or finance, it is the standard term for profit.
Does 'utilidad' have slang or double meanings?
While 'utilidad' has a core meaning of profit or usefulness, it does not typically carry slang or significant double meanings in common usage. Its context usually clarifies its intended meaning.
Is 'utilidad' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The core meaning of 'utilidad' as profit or usefulness is consistent across Spain and Latin America. Financial and business contexts will universally understand it as profit.

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