recursos
nounCEFR B2High frequency
What does “recursos” mean in English?
resources, assets
resources, assets (available means of support or supply; gestión de recursos; recursos financieros)
Example sentences
La gestión eficiente de los recursos naturales es fundamental para garantizar el desarrollo sostenible de las generaciones futuras.
The efficient management of natural resources is essential to guarantee the sustainable development of future generations.
El departamento de recursos humanos se encarga de la selección, formación y bienestar de todos los empleados.
The human resources department is responsible for the selection, training, and wellbeing of all employees.
How to use it
Los recursos (noun, masculine plural) means 'resources' — available means, assets, or supplies. Key B2 compounds: recursos naturales (natural resources); recursos humanos (HR/human resources); recursos económicos/financieros; gestionar/agotar/explotar los recursos. Note: the singular recurso also means a legal appeal — this atom covers the resource/asset sense. Distinguish: recursos (available means) vs medios (means — often medios de comunicación).
Common mistake
Recurso (singular) = legal appeal; recursos (plural or with adjective) = resources. 'Human resources' = recursos humanos — not *humanas. 'To run out of resources' = agotar los recursos. Don't confuse with medios de comunicación (media).