What is the definition of the Spanish word "recurso"?

The Spanish word "recurso" is defined as: "A resource that can be used to achieve a goal or complete a task."

Translation of Spanish word "recurso" to English

recurso

/reˈkurso/

Nature B1

Meaning

Noun

A resource that can be used to achieve a goal or complete a task.

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How to use

Recurso ('resource / appeal / recourse') is masculine. Recursos humanos (RRHH) — Human resources (HR). Recurso de apelación — Appeal (legal).

🇬🇧 English

resource

Example

El recurso es muy útil para nuestros proyectos.

The resource is very useful for our projects.

Necesitamos un recurso para completar la tarea.

We need a resource to complete the task.

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Synonyms

means / mediumappeal

Common phrases

recursos humanos— human resources (HR)
recursos naturales— natural resources

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What does the Spanish word "recurso" mean?▼

The Spanish word "recurso" means "resource" in English.

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