saldo

balance

noun SAHL-doh Less Common

Origin: From Italian saldo ('balance'), itself from Latin solidus.

Also means

remainder

Usage Note

Saldo primarily means an account balance (bank account, phone credit) or the remaining amount after a transaction. In retail, saldos (plural) means 'clearance sales' or 'sale items.' In abstract use, el saldo de la crisis refers to the toll or outcome of a crisis — a meaning not immediately obvious from the banking sense.

Examples

"Comprueba el saldo de tu cuenta antes de pagar."

Natural Translation

Check your account balance before paying.

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