reservas
nounUpper-intermediate
What does “reservas” mean in English?
reserves, stock — a supply of something kept for future use; also: 'tener reservas
reserves, stock — a supply of something kept for future use; also: 'tener reservas (sobre)' = to have reservations about
Example sentences
las reservas de petróleo del país
the country's oil reserves
sin reservas de ningún tipo
without any reservations whatsoever
How to use it
'Reservas' (plural) at B2 is frequently used in the sense of stocks or supplies held in reserve, especially for natural resources or financial provisions. Also used figuratively: 'tener reservas sobre algo' (to have reservations about something). The plural form dominates in economic texts.
Common mistake
Don't confuse 'reservas' (supplies/stocks or reservations) with 'reserva' (singular: a nature reserve, or a booking) — the plural stock/supply meaning is dominant in economic and environmental texts.
Topics
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Reference
This entry’s teaching guidance follows Plan Curricular del Instituto Cervantes (Instituto Cervantes), B2 Nociones específicas 6.2.