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B1 adjective 8 min de leitura

subvencionado

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Explicação subvencionado in your Level:

At the A1 level, you don't need to use 'subvencionado' in your daily speech, but you might see it on signs. Think of it as 'precio bajo' (low price) or 'ayuda' (help). If a bus ticket is 'subvencionado', it means it is cheap because the city helps pay for it. You should focus on understanding that this word means 'not expensive' because someone else paid part of the cost. For example, 'El pan está subvencionado' means the bread is cheap because the government helps. At this stage, just recognize it as a word related to money and government help. It's an adjective, so it describes things. It ends in -ado for masculine things and -ada for feminine things. If you see 'Transporte subvencionado', just know the ticket will be cheap.

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At the A2 level, you can start using 'subvencionado' to describe services you use. You might say 'Mi curso de español está subvencionado' if you are taking a class at a public school that is very cheap. You should know that it comes from the word 'subvención' (a grant). You will use it with the verb 'ser' most of the time because the status of being subsidized is usually a rule. 'Este museo es subvencionado por el estado'. You should also practice the plural forms: 'Los libros son subvencionados'. It is a useful word when talking about why things are affordable in Spain or Latin America. It helps you explain that something isn't just 'barato' (cheap) by accident, but because of a plan.

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At the B1 level, you should use 'subvencionado' accurately in discussions about society, work, and education. You understand that it implies a social benefit. You can distinguish it from 'gratis' (free). You should be able to form complex sentences like 'Si el transporte no estuviera subvencionado, sería muy caro para los trabajadores'. You also start using the preposition 'por' to name the source: 'Un proyecto subvencionado por la Unión Europea'. This is the level where you use it in professional contexts, like describing a 'contrato subvencionado' (a subsidized job contract for young people). You should also know the adverbial forms like 'parcialmente subvencionado'.

At the B2 level, 'subvencionado' is part of your active vocabulary for discussing politics, economics, and social issues. You can use it to express opinions on whether certain industries should be 'subvencionadas' or not. You understand the nuance between 'subvencionado' and 'patrocinado' (sponsored). You can use it in the passive voice or as an adjective modifying abstract nouns: 'investigación subvencionada', 'sectores subvencionados'. You are comfortable with the word in formal writing, such as letters of application or reports. You also recognize the verb 'subvencionar' and the noun 'subvención' and can switch between them fluently to vary your sentence structure.

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At the C1 level, you use 'subvencionado' with precision in academic and professional settings. You understand its implications in fiscal policy and international trade (e.g., 'subvenciones a la exportación'). You can use it to discuss complex topics like 'vivienda de protección oficial' or 'energías renovables subvencionadas'. You are aware of the subtle differences in usage between 'subvencionado' and 'subsidiado' in different Spanish-speaking regions. You can use the word to create sophisticated arguments about the efficiency of 'servicios subvencionados' versus privatized ones. Your use of collocations like 'altamente subvencionado' or 'indebidamente subvencionado' is natural and contextually appropriate.

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At the C2 level, 'subvencionado' is a tool for nuanced economic and political analysis. You can use it to discuss 'ayudas de estado' (state aid) in the context of European law or international treaties. You recognize when the word is being used with a loaded political connotation (e.g., 'una prensa subvencionada' implying a lack of independence). You can use the term in highly formal legal or administrative documents without error. You understand the historical and etymological roots of the word and can use it meta-linguistically to explain social structures. Your mastery includes knowing all related terms, legal jargon involving subsidies, and the ability to use the word in any register, from a technical economic paper to a satirical political commentary.

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Subvencionado means subsidized or grant-aided, indicating that a third party covers part of the cost.
It is an adjective that must agree in gender and number (subvencionado, subvencionada, subvencionados, subvencionadas).
Commonly used for public services like transport, education, and housing provided by the government.
It differs from 'gratis' because there is still a cost, and from 'patrocinado' which implies corporate sponsorship.

The Spanish word subvencionado is an adjective derived from the noun subvención (subsidy). At its core, it describes something—a service, a product, a project, or even an entity—that does not cost its full market value to the end-user because a third party (usually the government, a non-profit, or a large organization) covers part of the expenses. Understanding this word is crucial for navigating life in Spanish-speaking countries, as it appears frequently in discussions about public transport, education, housing, and culture.

Economic Context: It implies a financial bridge between the real cost of production and the price paid by the consumer. When you see a 'precio subvencionado', you are looking at a socially adjusted price.

El transporte público en esta ciudad está altamente subvencionado para fomentar el uso del metro sobre el coche privado.

Translation: Public transport in this city is highly subsidized to encourage subway use over private cars.

In Spain and many Latin American countries, the concept of 'lo subvencionado' is tied to the welfare state. It isn't just about 'cheap' things; it's about 'access'. For example, viviendas de protección oficial (VPO) are types of housing that are subvencionadas to help low-income families. Similarly, cultural events like film festivals or theater productions often rely on being subvencionados by the Ministry of Culture to keep ticket prices accessible to the general public.

Social Implication: Using this word often signals a discussion about public policy, taxes, and social equity. It is a formal yet common term in news and official documents.

Muchos agricultores dependen de productos subvencionados para mantener la competitividad de sus cosechas.

Beyond government, private foundations also offer programas subvencionados. For instance, a tech company might offer a 'taller subvencionado' (subsidized workshop) to teach coding to teenagers. In this case, the company pays the instructors, and the students pay nothing or a symbolic fee. It is distinct from 'gratis' (free) because 'gratis' focuses on the cost being zero for the user, while 'subvencionado' highlights the mechanism of financial support behind that low cost.

Integrating subvencionado into your Spanish requires attention to its role as a passive participle functioning as an adjective. It usually follows the noun it describes and requires the verb ser when describing an inherent status or estar when focusing on the current state of funding.

Syntactic Placement: Noun + Subvencionado + [por + Agent]. Example: 'Un proyecto subvencionado por la Unión Europea.'

Este comedor escolar es subvencionado por el estado para asegurar que todos los niños coman sano.

When talking about percentages, you can say it is parcialmente subvencionado (partially subsidized) or totalmente subvencionado (fully subsidized). This distinction is vital in administrative contexts. For example, 'El máster está subvencionado al 50%' means you only pay half the tuition. It is also common to see it used with 'estar' when the subsidy is a temporary measure: 'Actualmente, el precio del gas está subvencionado debido a la crisis energética.'

Common Noun Pairings: Transporte, vivienda, educación, cultura, investigación, empleo, y energía.

Las empresas que contratan a jóvenes reciben contratos subvencionados.

In professional writing, you might use the verb form: subvencionar. However, the adjective subvencionado is more frequent when describing the status of a service in a brochure or news headline. For instance, 'Vuelos subvencionados para residentes en las islas' is a standard way to announce travel discounts for islanders. Note the use of the preposition 'por' to indicate the source of the grant: 'Un estudio subvencionado por una farmacéutica'.

You will encounter subvencionado in four primary arenas: the news, government offices (administración pública), academic environments, and social services. It is a 'high-frequency' word for anyone living in a Spanish-speaking society who interacts with public infrastructure.

In the News: Journalists use it to describe government spending. 'El gobierno anuncia nuevos alquileres subvencionados' is a headline you might see during an election year.

La prensa criticó que el cine nacional esté tan subvencionado sin generar beneficios.

In the academic world, students look for cursos subvencionados or plazas subvencionadas. At universities, certain research positions are 'puestos subvencionados por fondos europeos'. If you are applying for a scholarship, you might hear that your stay in a foreign country is 'totalmente subvencionada', meaning all your costs are covered by the grant. This is a very positive context for the word.

Daily Life: In the supermarket, some basic goods like bread or milk might be considered 'productos de precio subvencionado' in countries with strict price controls.

¿El menú del día está subvencionado para los empleados de la fábrica?

Finally, in political debate, the word can sometimes carry a slightly negative or skeptical tone, depending on the speaker's ideology. Someone might argue that a certain industry is 'artificialmente subvencionada', implying it wouldn't survive in a free market without government help. This usage is common in editorials and debate programs on television.

The most common pitfall for English speakers learning subvencionado is confusing it with other financial terms like 'gratis', 'financiado', or 'patrocinado'. While they all relate to money, their technical meanings in Spanish are quite distinct.

Subvencionado vs. Gratis: 'Gratis' means the cost to the user is zero. 'Subvencionado' means the price is lowered. A 'subvencionado' course might still cost 20 euros, even if its real value is 200 euros.

Incorrecto: El libro es subvencionado (when you mean it's free of charge). Correcto: El libro es gratuito.

Another mistake is gender agreement. Because the word ends in '-ado', learners often forget to change it to '-ada' when describing feminine nouns like vivienda, beca, or educación. Saying 'vivienda subvencionado' is a clear marker of a non-native speaker. Always match the ending: 'viviendas subvencionadas'.

Preposition Errors: Always use 'por' for the entity providing the funds. Using 'de' (subvencionado de el gobierno) is incorrect.

El viaje está subvencionado por la universidad.

Finally, avoid using it for private sponsorships in sports or arts where the sponsor expects branding in return. That is patrocinado. If a bank puts its logo on a stadium, it's patrocinado. If the government gives money to a local theater to keep it running for the community, it's subvencionado. The intent (profit/branding vs. social good) usually dictates which word to use.

To enrich your vocabulary, it's helpful to see where subvencionado sits among its synonyms. Each alternative carries a slightly different nuance regarding who is paying and why.

Financiado: General term for 'funded'. It doesn't specify if it's a gift or a loan. 'Un proyecto financiado por el banco' usually implies a loan.
Patrocinado: 'Sponsored'. Used when a company pays for something in exchange for advertising. 'Un evento patrocinado por Red Bull'.
Becado: Specifically for individuals receiving educational grants. 'Un estudiante becado' (a student with a scholarship).

A diferencia de un evento patrocinado, el cine subvencionado busca el interés público.

If you want to sound more informal, you might use ayudado (helped) or apoyado (supported), but these are much less precise. In economic terms, bonificado is another alternative, often used for tax breaks or social security discounts for employers. For example, 'un contrato bonificado' is one where the employer pays fewer taxes. While similar to subvencionado, bonificado specifically refers to a discount on a payment you owed, rather than receiving external cash.

In Latin America, especially in countries like Mexico or Argentina, you might hear subsidiado. While technically a synonym, subvencionado remains the more 'international' or 'neutral' choice for formal writing. If you are writing a business report or an academic paper, stick with subvencionado to ensure clarity across the entire Spanish-speaking world.

How Formal Is It?

Curiosidade

The root 'subvenire' in Latin literally means 'to come under', as in providing a foundation or support to prevent something from falling.

Guia de pronúncia

UK /sub.βen.θjo.ˈna.ðo/

US /sub.βen.sjo.ˈna.ðo/

The stress is on the penultimate syllable 'na'.

Rima com

abandonado complicado estado lado mercado pasado resultado teclado

Erros comuns

Pronouncing the 'v' like an English 'v' (it should be a soft 'b' sound).
Forgetting to pronounce the 'd' softly between vowels.
Stressing the 'o' at the end.
Missing the 'i' in 'cio'.
Pronouncing 'sub' with a hard 'u' like 'bus'.

Nível de dificuldade

Leitura 3/5

Common in newspapers and official signs.

Escrita 4/5

Requires correct gender/number agreement.

Expressão oral 4/5

Pronunciation of 'subv-' can be tricky.

Audição 3/5

Clear phonetic structure but fast in speech.

O que aprender depois

Pré-requisitos

ayuda precio pagar dinero público

Aprenda a seguir

presupuesto impuestos rentabilidad financiación patrocinio

Avançado

déficit superávit partida presupuestaria gravamen exención

Gramática essencial

Adjective Agreement

La vivienda (fem) es subvencionada (fem).

Passive Participle as Adjective

Un proyecto (noun) subvencionado (participle).

Preposition 'por' with Agent

Subvencionado por la empresa.

Ser vs Estar with Adjectives

Ser subvencionado (status) vs Estar subvencionado (current state).

Adverb placement

Estar altamente subvencionado.

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Exemplos por nível

El bus está subvencionado.

The bus is subsidized.

Masculine singular agreement.

La leche está subvencionada.

The milk is subsidized.

Feminine singular agreement.

Es un precio subvencionado.

It is a subsidized price.

Adjective follows the noun.

Comemos pan subvencionado.

We eat subsidized bread.

Direct object modification.

Los libros son subvencionados.

The books are subsidized.

Masculine plural agreement.

Las entradas son subvencionadas.

The tickets are subsidized.

Feminine plural agreement.

Es un curso subvencionado.

It is a subsidized course.

Standard adjective use.

El metro es subvencionado.

The subway is subsidized.

Verb 'ser' for permanent status.

Este taller es subvencionado por el ayuntamiento.

This workshop is subsidized by the city council.

Use of 'por' for the agent.

Buscamos una vivienda subvencionada.

We are looking for subsidized housing.

Agreement with 'vivienda' (f.s.).

El menú del día está subvencionado.

The menu of the day is subsidized.

Use of 'estar' for current state.

Hay cursos subvencionados para desempleados.

There are subsidized courses for the unemployed.

Plural agreement.

La gasolina estaba subvencionada antes.

Gasoline was subsidized before.

Imperfect tense.

Es un viaje subvencionado por la escuela.

It is a trip subsidized by the school.

Prepositional phrase.

Las medicinas están subvencionadas aquí.

Medicines are subsidized here.

Focus on current availability.

Quiero comprar un coche subvencionado.

I want to buy a subsidized car.

Object description.

El transporte público está subvencionado para reducir la contaminación.

Public transport is subsidized to reduce pollution.

Purpose clause with 'para'.

La investigación científica debe ser subvencionada por el estado.

Scientific research should be subsidized by the state.

Passive voice with 'ser'.

Muchos jóvenes viven en pisos subvencionados.

Many young people live in subsidized flats.

Noun-adjective pairing.

Es un programa totalmente subvencionado.

It is a fully subsidized program.

Adverbial modifier 'totalmente'.

Las empresas reciben créditos subvencionados.

Companies receive subsidized credits.

Economic context.

La entrada al teatro está subvencionada hoy.

The theater entrance is subsidized today.

Temporary state with 'estar'.

El agricultor usa semillas subvencionadas.

The farmer uses subsidized seeds.

Feminine plural agreement.

No sabía que el curso era subvencionado.

I didn't know the course was subsidized.

Subordinate clause.

El sector agrícola está fuertemente subvencionado en la región.

The agricultural sector is heavily subsidized in the region.

Adverb 'fuertemente'.

Se ofrecen contratos subvencionados para fomentar el empleo juvenil.

Subsidized contracts are offered to promote youth employment.

Impersonal 'se' construction.

La película fue subvencionada por el Ministerio de Cultura.

The movie was subsidized by the Ministry of Culture.

Preterite passive.

Es difícil competir contra productos extranjeros subvencionados.

It is difficult to compete against subsidized foreign products.

Comparative context.

La energía solar está subvencionada para los hogares.

Solar energy is subsidized for households.

Target audience with 'para'.

El ayuntamiento ha retirado el transporte subvencionado.

The city council has withdrawn subsidized transport.

Present perfect.

Estamos solicitando una plaza subvencionada en la residencia.

We are applying for a subsidized spot in the residence.

Progressive tense.

La industria del carbón ya no está subvencionada.

The coal industry is no longer subsidized.

Negative state.

La viabilidad del proyecto depende de que sea subvencionado.

The project's viability depends on it being subsidized.

Subjunctive after 'depende de que'.

Existen críticas hacia el cine altamente subvencionado por su falta de rentabilidad.

There are criticisms of highly subsidized cinema for its lack of profitability.

Complex noun phrase.

El precio del suelo está subvencionado para atraer inversión industrial.

The price of land is subsidized to attract industrial investment.

Infinitive of purpose.

Las exportaciones subvencionadas pueden causar tensiones comerciales.

Subsidized exports can cause trade tensions.

Technical economic term.

El sistema sanitario, aunque subvencionado, requiere reformas.

The healthcare system, although subsidized, requires reforms.

Concessive clause with 'aunque'.

Se han detectado empresas subvencionadas indebidamente.

Unduly subsidized companies have been detected.

Passive reflexive with adverb.

La formación profesional subvencionada es clave para la competitividad.

Subsidized vocational training is key to competitiveness.

Subject-adjective agreement.

El estado mantiene precios subvencionados en productos de primera necesidad.

The state maintains subsidized prices on basic necessity products.

Direct object modification.

La proliferación de sectores subvencionados distorsiona el libre mercado.

The proliferation of subsidized sectors distorts the free market.

Abstract subject.

Es imperativo analizar si el transporte debe seguir siendo subvencionado.

It is imperative to analyze whether transport should continue to be subsidized.

Periphrasis 'seguir siendo'.

La prensa subvencionada corre el riesgo de perder su imparcialidad.

The subsidized press runs the risk of losing its impartiality.

Political nuance.

Bajo este régimen, cualquier actividad cultural es subvencionada de oficio.

Under this regime, any cultural activity is subsidized by default.

Adverbial phrase 'de oficio'.

Las subvenciones cruzadas permiten que el servicio sea subvencionado indirectamente.

Cross-subsidies allow the service to be indirectly subsidized.

Subjunctive after 'permitir que'.

Resulta anacrónico mantener un sistema tan fuertemente subvencionado.

It is anachronistic to maintain such a heavily subsidized system.

Evaluative adjective 'anacrónico'.

La normativa europea prohíbe que ciertos sectores sean subvencionados por el estado.

European regulations prohibit certain sectors from being subsidized by the state.

Legal context with subjunctive.

Una economía subvencionada en exceso tiende al estancamiento.

An excessively subsidized economy tends toward stagnation.

Prepositional phrase 'en exceso'.

Colocações comuns

transporte subvencionado

vivienda subvencionada

precio subvencionado

curso subvencionado

totalmente subvencionado

parcialmente subvencionado

sector subvencionado

empleo subvencionado

alquiler subvencionado

comedor subvencionado

Frases Comuns

estar subvencionado por

— To be financially supported by a specific entity.

El evento está subvencionado por la diputación.

ser un producto subvencionado

— To be a good that has a price control or grant.

El pan suele ser un producto subvencionado.

vuelos subvencionados

— Discounted flights for specific groups (like islanders).

Los residentes tienen vuelos subvencionados.

plaza subvencionada

— A reserved spot in a school or home that is grant-aided.

Obtuvo una plaza subvencionada en la guardería.

actividad subvencionada

— A workshop or event paid for by a grant.

Es una actividad subvencionada para jubilados.

tarifa subvencionada

— A special low rate for electricity or water.

Aplicaron la tarifa subvencionada a su factura.

investigación subvencionada

— Scientific work funded by a grant.

Es una investigación subvencionada por la UE.

contrato subvencionado

— A job where the state pays part of the salary.

Firmó un contrato subvencionado de prácticas.

cine subvencionado

— Film industry supported by government grants.

El cine subvencionado es objeto de debate.

transporte público subvencionado

— The standard way to refer to state-funded transit.

Defienden el transporte público subvencionado.

Frequentemente confundido com

subvencionado vs gratis

Gratis is 0 cost; subvencionado is reduced cost.

subvencionado vs patrocinado

Patrocinado is commercial; subvencionado is social/public.

subvencionado vs financiado

Financiado can be a loan; subvencionado is a grant.

Expressões idiomáticas

"vivir de lo subvencionado"

— To rely solely on government help or grants, often used critically.

Esa empresa solo sabe vivir de lo subvencionado.

informal/critical

"a precio de saldo subvencionado"

— Extremely cheap because of a subsidy.

Consiguió el piso a precio de saldo subvencionado.

colloquial

"cultura de lo subvencionado"

— A mindset where people expect the state to pay for everything.

Critican la cultura de lo subvencionado en el arte.

political

"grifo subvencionado"

— Metaphor for a constant flow of government money.

Quieren cerrar el grifo subvencionado a esa asociación.

journalistic

"parche subvencionado"

— A temporary financial fix that doesn't solve the root problem.

Esa ayuda es solo un parche subvencionado.

critical

"moto subvencionada"

— Something that is being 'sold' or promoted using public money.

No me vendas esa moto subvencionada.

slang

"estar a la sopa subvencionada"

— To depend on public charity or grants.

Muchos artistas están a la sopa subvencionada.

informal

"blindaje subvencionado"

— Protection of an industry through subsidies.

El sector tiene un blindaje subvencionado.

economic

"pozo subvencionado"

— A project that consumes money without results.

Ese museo es un pozo subvencionado.

critical

"caramelito subvencionado"

— An attractive offer made possible by grants.

Ese curso es un caramelito subvencionado.

colloquial

Fácil de confundir

subvencionado vs subsidio

Sounds like subsidy.

Subsidio is the noun (the money), subvencionado is the adjective (the thing receiving it).

Recibe un subsidio para su piso subvencionado.

subvencionado vs bonificado

Both mean cheaper.

Bonificado usually refers to tax or fee discounts, subvencionado to direct grants.

Un contrato bonificado en la seguridad social.

subvencionado vs becado

Both involve grants.

Becado is for people (students), subvencionado is for things (courses/services).

El alumno becado estudia en un centro subvencionado.

subvencionado vs gratuito

Often associated with subsidies.

Gratuito means no payment is made by the user at all.

El transporte es gratuito porque está subvencionado.

subvencionado vs donado

Both involve giving money.

Donado is a private gift; subvencionado is an official grant.

El equipo fue donado, pero el mantenimiento es subvencionado.

Padrões de frases

El/La [noun] es subvencionado/a.

El pan es subvencionado.

Es un [noun] subvencionado por [entity].

Es un curso subvencionado por el ayuntamiento.

[Noun] está subvencionado para [purpose].

El tren está subvencionado para los estudiantes.

Se ofrecen [noun] subvencionados a [group].

Se ofrecen contratos subvencionados a los jóvenes.

A pesar de estar subvencionado, el [noun]...

A pesar de estar subvencionado, el servicio es malo.

La naturaleza de lo subvencionado implica...

La naturaleza de lo subvencionado implica un control estatal.

Si no fuera subvencionado, sería...

Si no fuera subvencionado, sería carísimo.

Estar [adverb] subvencionado.

Estar fuertemente subvencionado.

Família de palavras

Substantivos

subvención

subvencionador

Verbos

subvencionar

Adjetivos

subvencionado

subvencionable

Relacionado

ayuda

beca

subsidio

fomento

dotación

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Como usar

frequency

High in news, administrative, and educational contexts.

Erros comuns

El curso es subvencionado de el estado. → El curso es subvencionado por el estado.
Use 'por' for the provider of the subsidy.
La vivienda subvencionado. → La vivienda subvencionada.
Adjectives must match the feminine noun 'vivienda'.
Es un servicio gratis subvencionado. → Es un servicio subvencionado.
'Gratis' and 'subvencionado' are usually redundant or contradictory.
Yo soy subvencionado. → Tengo una beca / Mi curso está subvencionado.
People are rarely 'subvencionados'; things or services are.
El precio está subvencionado por el banco. → El precio está financiado por el banco.
Banks provide loans (financiación), not usually social grants (subvenciones).

Dicas

Agreement

Don't forget the plural! 'Los billetes subvencionados' must both end in 's'.

Source

Use 'por' to indicate who is giving the money: 'subvencionado por la UE'.

Social Context

In Spain, 'subvencionado' is often linked to the 'Estado de Bienestar' (Welfare State).

The 'V' sound

Remember that 'v' and 'b' are identical in Spanish pronunciation.

Adverb use

Use 'parcialmente' if the subsidy only covers part of the cost.

Formal tone

Use this word in job applications or formal requests for aid.

Natural flow

Stress the 'na' syllable: sub-ven-cio-NA-do.

Catching the word

In news, listen for 'ayudas' and 'fondos' nearby.

Arts

Spanish cinema and theater are famous for being highly 'subvencionados'.

The Root

Connect it to 'subvention' in English if you know that formal word.

Memorize

Mnemônico

Think of a 'SUBmarine' that goes 'under' the water. A 'SUBvencionado' price goes 'under' the normal market price.

Associação visual

Imagine a price tag where a hand (representing the government) is holding up half of the bill while you only hold the other half.

Word Web

gobierno dinero ayuda barato público beca impuestos social

Desafio

Try to find three things in your city that are 'subvencionadas' and write them down in Spanish.

Origem da palavra

From the Spanish verb 'subvencionar', which comes from the noun 'subvención'. This traces back to the Latin 'subventio', meaning 'assistance' or 'aid'.

Significado original: To come to the aid of or to support from below.

Romance (Latin root: sub- 'under' + venire 'to come').

Contexto cultural

Be careful when using it in political debates, as it can imply a 'handout' to some listeners.

In the US, we use 'subsidized' mostly for housing or student loans. In Spanish, it is used much more broadly for culture and daily goods.

The 'VPO' (Vivienda de Protección Oficial) in Spain. The 'Bonobús' (subsidized bus pass). EU Common Agricultural Policy (PAC) subsidies.

Pratique na vida real

Contextos reais

Public Transport

bono subvencionado
tarifa subvencionada
transporte gratuito o subvencionado
ayuda al transporte

Education

beca subvencionada
curso para desempleados subvencionado
material escolar subvencionado
máster subvencionado

Housing

alquiler subvencionado
vivienda de protección oficial
reforma subvencionada
ayuda al alquiler

Agriculture

cultivo subvencionado
gasóleo agrícola subvencionado
ayudas de la PAC
producción subvencionada

Employment

contratación subvencionada
puesto subvencionado
plan de empleo
incentivos a la contratación

Iniciadores de conversa

"¿Crees que el transporte público debería ser totalmente subvencionado?"

"¿Has hecho alguna vez un curso subvencionado por el gobierno?"

"¿Es común encontrar viviendas subvencionadas en tu ciudad?"

"¿Qué opinas del cine que está altamente subvencionado con dinero público?"

"¿Prefieres productos locales subvencionados o productos importados baratos?"

Temas para diário

Describe cómo sería tu vida si el transporte y la educación no estuvieran subvencionados.

Escribe sobre un proyecto cultural que te gustaría ver subvencionado por tu ayuntamiento.

Reflexiona sobre los pros y los contras de que el estado mantenga sectores subvencionados.

Imagina que recibes un viaje totalmente subvencionado. ¿A dónde irías y por qué?

¿Qué servicios consideras esenciales para ser subvencionados en una sociedad moderna?

Perguntas frequentes

10 perguntas

No. Algo subvencionado tiene un precio reducido porque una entidad paga una parte. Algo gratis no tiene ningún coste para el usuario.

Se usa con sustantivos femeninos singulares, como 'la vivienda subvencionada' o 'la educación subvencionada'.

Normalmente es el estado, el ayuntamiento o la Unión Europea, pero también pueden ser fundaciones privadas.

No, lo correcto es decir 'subvencionado por el gobierno'. Siempre se usa la preposición 'por'.

Es una casa o piso cuyo precio es más bajo de lo normal porque el gobierno ayuda a pagarlo para que sea accesible.

Sí, aunque en algunos países prefieren la palabra 'subsidiado'. Ambas se entienden perfectamente.

Sí, el gobierno puede dar dinero a empresas para que no cierren o para que contraten a más gente.

La traducción más común y formal es 'subvencionado'.

Patrocinado implica publicidad (como una marca en una camiseta), mientras que subvencionado implica ayuda social o pública.

Es un nivel B1. Es una palabra que cualquier persona que viva en un país hispanohablante escuchará a menudo.

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