appropriation in Spanish

appropriation in Spanish is apropiación, crédito de gasto presupuestario — appropriation means money or resources officially set aside for a particular purpose, especially by a government.

appropriation in Spanish

apropiación

noun

An act or instance of appropriating.

crédito de gasto presupuestario

noun

Public funds set aside for a specific purpose.

What does "appropriation" mean?

noun Money or resources officially set aside for a particular purpose, especially by a government.
"Bush said that GRNL had lost touch with the grassroots, and as a result was unable to push legislation and lobby for higher appropriations for AIDS."
noun The act of taking something, often without permission, and using it as one's own.
"Critics accused the brand of cultural appropriation."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

appropriation in a sentence

Bush said that GRNL had lost touch with the grassroots, and as a result was unable to push legislation and lobby for higher appropriations for AIDS.
Congress approved a new appropriation for road repairs.
Critics accused the brand of cultural appropriation.

Similar words in Spanish

annexation

Common Spanish translations

the of to and a in i IS that for you IT

Frequently asked questions

What is "appropriation" in Spanish?

"appropriation" in Spanish is apropiación, crédito de gasto presupuestario. appropriation means: Money or resources officially set aside for a particular purpose, especially by a government.

How do you use "appropriation" in a sentence?

Example: "Congress approved a new appropriation for road repairs." In Spanish, "appropriation" is apropiación, crédito de gasto presupuestario.

Are there other ways to say "appropriation" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "appropriation": apropiación, crédito de gasto presupuestario.

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