bursátil

stock-market

adjective boor-SAH-teel Rare

Origin: From bolsa (stock exchange), ultimately from the name of the Van der Beurse family in Bruges.

Also means

stock exchange (attributive)

Usage Note

Bursátil is an adjective derived from bolsa (stock exchange) and is used only in financial contexts: mercado bursátil (stock market), actividad bursátil (stock-exchange activity). It has no common noun or adverb form. Learners should note that bolsa means both 'bag' and 'stock exchange' — context makes the distinction.

Examples

"La actividad bursátil cayó tras el anuncio."

Natural Translation

Stock-market activity fell after the announcement.

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