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• Describe la cantidad final después de todas las deducciones o lo que queda tras considerar todos los factores; también se usa en informática para referirse a redes.

Describes a final amount after all deductions, or something that is left after all other factors are considered; also used in computing to refer to networks.

1. Final amount after deductionsB1formal

   Remaining after all deductions, expenses, or taxes have been subtracted.

   neto

   • Her net salary after taxes is $3,000 per month.
   • The company reported a net profit of $2 million.
   • Net income is calculated by subtracting all costs from total revenue.

   Sinónimosclearfinaltake-home

   Antónimosgross

2. Final or overall resultB2formal

   The ultimate or final result after considering all factors.

   neto (resultado final)

   • The net effect of the policy was positive for the economy.
   • The net result of the negotiations was a compromise.
   • The net outcome of the experiment was inconclusive.

   Sinónimosaggregatecombinedfinaloveralltotalultimate

   Antónimosgross

• Sustantivo que designa una malla o estructura de hilos, cuerdas o alambres entrecruzados con aberturas, empleada para atrapar, retener o contener algo, como redes de pesca, redes deportivas o redes de protección.

A noun referring to an open-meshed fabric or structure made of threads, cords, or wires, used for catching, trapping, or containing things.

1. A2formal

   An open-mesh fabric made of threads or cords knotted together, used for catching things or as a barrier.

   Red de malla

   • The fisherman cast his net into the sea.
   • A tennis net divides the court in half.
   • The soccer ball hit the back of the net.

   Sinónimosmeshnettingopenwork

2. A1informal

   Short for the internet, the global computer network.

   Internet (red informática mundial)

   • I found the information on the net.
   • She spends hours surfing the net.
   • The net has changed how we communicate.

   Sinónimoscyberspaceinternetwebworld wide web

3. Safety barrierB1formal

   A mesh structure used to catch or protect people or objects from falling.

   red de seguridad

   • The trapeze artist performed without a safety net.
   • A net was placed under the tightrope for protection.
   • Construction workers use safety nets to prevent falls.

   Sinónimosnettingsafety net

• Verbo que se usa para atrapar o conseguir algo, a menudo con una red, o para obtener una ganancia o resultado neto.

A verb used to indicate the act of catching or obtaining something, often with a net, or achieving a net profit or result.

1. Catch or captureB1formal

   To catch something, such as fish or insects, using a net.

   Capturar con red

   • The fishermen netted a large haul of salmon.
   • She netted several butterflies for her collection.
   • They netted the ball before it went out of bounds.

   Sinónimosbagcapturecatchensnareentraplandsnaretrap

   Antónimosfreeliberaterelease

2. B2formal

   To earn or obtain a specific amount of money after deductions.

   obtener (beneficio neto)

   • The company netted over a million dollars in profit last year.
   • He netted a tidy sum from the sale of his house.
   • After taxes, she netted about $50,000 from the deal.

   Sinónimosbring inclearearngainmakerealizetake homeyield

   Antónimosgrosslosespend

3. Score (in sports)B1informal

   To score a goal, especially in soccer or hockey.

   Meter (un gol)

   • He netted the winning goal in the final minute.
   • She netted two goals in the first half.
   • The striker netted a hat-trick in the match.

   Sinónimosbagconvertscoresinkslottuck