solvencia

solvency

noun sol-BEN-syah Rare

Also means

reliability

Usage Note

Solvencia in finance means the ability to meet debts (solvencia económica). In a broader sense it means proven competence or trustworthiness: un profesional de reconocida solvencia (a professional of recognised reliability). The adjective solvente covers both senses.

Examples

"El banco verificó la solvencia del solicitante antes de conceder el préstamo."

Natural Translation

The bank verified the applicant's solvency before granting the loan.

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