Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Spanish term or phrase:
tomar fondos del público
English translation:
taking funds/deposits from the public
Added to glossary by
Mariana Solanet
Jun 16, 2011 19:01
13 yrs ago
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Spanish term
Argentina
Writer, marketing, games, 40 years
Native in: Spanish (Variant: Latin American) 
, English (Variant: US) 
Works in: English to Spanish, Spanish to English, Spanish
tomar fondos del público
Spanish to English
Bus/Financial
Economics
Bank Case Report
Es un informe sobre el caso de un banco. Aquí el informe habla de las funciones del sistema financiero y el papel de los bancos. Tengo dudas acerca de la mejor manera de traducir esta frase en este contexto:
"Modernamente, los bancos son concebidos como entes que manejan los riesgos e incertidumbres inherentes a la actividad de **tomar fondos del público** para convertirlos en préstamos.
taking public funds OR taking funds from the public?
Muchas gracias por sus sugerencias.
"Modernamente, los bancos son concebidos como entes que manejan los riesgos e incertidumbres inherentes a la actividad de **tomar fondos del público** para convertirlos en préstamos.
taking public funds OR taking funds from the public?
Muchas gracias por sus sugerencias.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +5 | taking funds from the public |
patinba
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| 4 +2 | accepting deposits from the public |
Alicia Orfalian
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| 4 | taking public funds |
Michael Powers (PhD)
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| 3 +1 | using public funds |
Lisa McCarthy
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Proposed translations
+5
12 mins
Selected
taking funds from the public
taking public funds would mean taking funds from the State.
If possible "taking deposits" would be better
Monetary History Glossary
These banks take deposits from the public, and lend the money they received, keeping only a small fraction of it (10-15%) in their vaults to satisfy ...
www.micheloud.com/FXM/MH/glossary.htm
If possible "taking deposits" would be better
Monetary History Glossary
These banks take deposits from the public, and lend the money they received, keeping only a small fraction of it (10-15%) in their vaults to satisfy ...
www.micheloud.com/FXM/MH/glossary.htm
Note from asker:
| This was exactly my doubt! Because "taking public funds" sounded to me like "taking funds from the State", I agree taking deposits is much better. Thank you! |
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
FVS (X)
: yes quite.
1 min
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Thank-you!
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| agree |
Michael Powers (PhD)
: I like "deposits" - good suggestion, patinba - Mike
17 mins
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Many thanks, Michael!
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| agree |
lorenab23
: yes, very simple concept. People deposit money, the bank uses it!
18 mins
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Thank-you!
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| agree |
James A. Walsh
: It's become such a "norm" to engage in this sort of thing in the Americas (and of course the rest of the world, especially Europe at the mo) — so yeah! Come right out and say it, I say! Hehe
3 hrs
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Taking and not returning you mean ? Thanks!
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| agree |
Richard Hill
: I have to say I misunderstood. you’re right of course, its funds (deposits) from the public and not public funds
8 hrs
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Thanks, Rich!
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Many thanks, patinba, clear and to the point, I like "taking/accepting deposits"."
1 min
Michael Powers (PhD)
United States
United States
Native in English
Works in field
United States
US Court Cert. 1980 Ph.D. 1981
Native in: English
Works in: Spanish to English, Portuguese to English, English to Spanish, and 2 more.
Related KudoZ points
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155
taking public funds
shorter and to the point - succinct
Mike
Mike
Peer comment(s):
| neutral |
FVS (X)
: Patinba is correct. Your interpretation is at least misleading.
13 mins
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+1
14 mins
Lisa McCarthy
Spain
Spain
Native in English
Spain
Especialista de marketing
Native in: English
Works in: Spanish to English, Catalan to English
Related KudoZ points
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36
using public funds
May mean this
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Note added at 19 mins (2011-06-16 19:21:52 GMT)
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A rethink: " Using the public's funds to...."
CUSTODIAN 1 (HIGHLINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
9 May 2011... Established practice of **using the public's funds** and resources appropriately and following all applicable state policies and procedures; ...
www.seattlejobshiring.net/index.php?keyword=Des...jjj... - Cached
Postage due/Taxpayers shouldn't have to cover mail tab for city's ...
12 Sep 2000... those taxpayers will be asked to vote on is simply this: Government is using the **public's funds** to propagandize the very same public. ...
findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4191/is.../ai_n9976908/ - Cached
Campaign For Liberty — The Republican Spirit and it's ...
2 posts - 1 author - Last post: 29 Oct 2008
This aversion to **using the public's funds** should not dissuade the well off citizen from helping his fellow man. Indeed, it is my belief that ...
www.campaignforliberty.com/blog.php?view=3225 - Cached
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Note added at 19 mins (2011-06-16 19:21:52 GMT)
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A rethink: " Using the public's funds to...."
CUSTODIAN 1 (HIGHLINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
9 May 2011... Established practice of **using the public's funds** and resources appropriately and following all applicable state policies and procedures; ...
www.seattlejobshiring.net/index.php?keyword=Des...jjj... - Cached
Postage due/Taxpayers shouldn't have to cover mail tab for city's ...
12 Sep 2000... those taxpayers will be asked to vote on is simply this: Government is using the **public's funds** to propagandize the very same public. ...
findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4191/is.../ai_n9976908/ - Cached
Campaign For Liberty — The Republican Spirit and it's ...
2 posts - 1 author - Last post: 29 Oct 2008
This aversion to **using the public's funds** should not dissuade the well off citizen from helping his fellow man. Indeed, it is my belief that ...
www.campaignforliberty.com/blog.php?view=3225 - Cached
Peer comment(s):
| neutral |
FVS (X)
: See Patinba's comment.// Yes that would work.
2 mins
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Fair enough - maybe 'using the public's funds' might work in that case.
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| agree |
Neil Ashby
: Sounds clearer to me - not stealing but "using" as you say...
15 hrs
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Thanks, Neil :)
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+2
1 hr
Alicia Orfalian
Argentina
Argentina
Native in Spanish
Works in field
Argentina
Finance, Health Care & HR Pro
Native in: Spanish (Variant: Latin American)
Works in: English to Spanish, Spanish to English
Related KudoZ points
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12
accepting deposits from the public
En mi opinión, el sentido es "captar" depósitos...
[PDF]
BANCOS Y FINANCIERAS
Formato de archivo: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - Vista rápida
31 Dic 2003 ... El Banco se dedica a captar depósitos de terceros e invertirlos ... The bank's business is to accept deposits from third parties and ...
www.bvl.com.pe/vademecum/2004/P03-BCOS.PDF - Similares
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List of NBFCs permitted to accept public deposits - RBI Website
- [ Traducir esta página ]
25 Feb 2010 ... List of Deposit Taking Companies Cat 'A' updated upto January 15, 2010Sr.No. Regional Office Company Name 1 Ahmedabad Arman Lease &Finance ...
www.docstoc.com/.../List-of-NBFCs-permitted-to-accept-publi... - En caché - Similares
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[PPT]
PUBLIC DEPOSIT
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Formato de archivo: Microsoft Powerpoint - Vista rápida
In view of the provisions of sections 291, 292, 293, the company must ensure that, before passing Board resolution for inviting and accepting public deposit ...
www.mehta-mehtaadvisory.com/wp-content/.../11/48_public_dep...
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Meaning of "public deposits". | Business Studies | Knowledge Hub
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Meaning of "public deposits". Besides the issue of shares- equity and preference and debentures, a company can accept deposits from the public to finance ...
www.publishyourarticles.org/...hub/.../public-deposits.html - En caché
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Public Finance Limited - Fixed Deposits
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As an Authorised Institution under the supervision of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Public Finance is authorised to accept deposits from the public. ...
www.publicfinance.com.hk/2/finance/deposit_content.html - En caché
[PDF]
BANCOS Y FINANCIERAS
Formato de archivo: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - Vista rápida
31 Dic 2003 ... El Banco se dedica a captar depósitos de terceros e invertirlos ... The bank's business is to accept deposits from third parties and ...
www.bvl.com.pe/vademecum/2004/P03-BCOS.PDF - Similares
#
List of NBFCs permitted to accept public deposits - RBI Website
- [ Traducir esta página ]
25 Feb 2010 ... List of Deposit Taking Companies Cat 'A' updated upto January 15, 2010Sr.No. Regional Office Company Name 1 Ahmedabad Arman Lease &Finance ...
www.docstoc.com/.../List-of-NBFCs-permitted-to-accept-publi... - En caché - Similares
#
[PPT]
PUBLIC DEPOSIT
- [ Traducir esta página ]
Formato de archivo: Microsoft Powerpoint - Vista rápida
In view of the provisions of sections 291, 292, 293, the company must ensure that, before passing Board resolution for inviting and accepting public deposit ...
www.mehta-mehtaadvisory.com/wp-content/.../11/48_public_dep...
#
Meaning of "public deposits". | Business Studies | Knowledge Hub
- [ Traducir esta página ]
Meaning of "public deposits". Besides the issue of shares- equity and preference and debentures, a company can accept deposits from the public to finance ...
www.publishyourarticles.org/...hub/.../public-deposits.html - En caché
#
Public Finance Limited - Fixed Deposits
- [ Traducir esta página ]
As an Authorised Institution under the supervision of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Public Finance is authorised to accept deposits from the public. ...
www.publicfinance.com.hk/2/finance/deposit_content.html - En caché
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Christine Walsh
26 mins
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| agree |
Jairo Payan
: De acuerdo con tu interpretación
1 hr
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