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al entero
/al enˈteɾo/
in full
El precio al entero es de 200 euros.
The price in full is 200 euros.
formal
In its entirety; without deductions or reductions.
Compré el coche al entero, sin financiamiento.
I bought the car in full, without financing.
El valor al entero de la propiedad es de 500.000 euros.
The full value of the property is 500,000 euros.
Commonly used in financial, legal, and commercial contexts to refer to the total amount without discounts or partial payments.
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Pro Tip
When to use 'al entero'
Use 'al entero' when referring to the complete amount or total value of something, especially in financial or legal contexts. It is not used for physical objects (e.g., not 'the whole cake') but for abstract quantities like money, property value, or total cost.
Gold Rule
Avoid confusion with 'entero' alone
While 'entero' means 'whole' or 'entire', the phrase 'al entero' specifically refers to the full amount or value. Do not use 'al entero' to describe physical objects or people.
Word Origin
The phrase combines the preposition 'al' (contraction of 'a el') with the adjective 'entero' (whole, entire). 'Entero' derives from Latin 'integer' (untouched, whole), which also gives rise to English 'integer'. The phrase has been used in Spanish since at least the 18th century in commercial and legal contexts.
Usage Notes
The phrase is typically used in formal or written contexts, such as contracts, invoices, or financial agreements. It is not used in everyday casual speech.
Word Breakdown
al
to the
prepositionentero
whole/entire
adjectiveDiccionario Español-Inglés