Kilo Lingo

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masculine

/pɾesuˈpwesto/

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Translation

budget, estimate

Word origin

From pre ('before') plus supuesto, the past participle of suponer ('to suppose'), from Latin supponere ('to put under'). Literally that which is assumed beforehand.

Origin
Latin
Root
supponere
English cognates
suppose, position

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralpresupuestos

Examples

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The budget for the project is very tight.

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They asked us for an estimate before starting the work.

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This month we have spent more than the budget said.

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The government approved the budget for next year.

¿ prepararme reformar ?

Can you prepare me an estimate to renovate the kitchen?

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